No. 1,259 in Japanese
司令
"司令" means "commander" or "command."
In a sentence
司令は、指揮所で作戦を練っている。
The commander is devising strategies at the command post.
Here, '司令' refers to the role of 'commander' as a title or position.
彼は司令として、部隊の指揮を取った。
As the commander, he led the unit.
In this context, '司令' is used to describe someone's duty or role as a commander.
軍の司令は重要な決定を下した。
The military commander made a critical decision.
Here, '司令' represents the person holding the command authority.
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