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How to say "ensign" in Japanese

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  • 少尉しょういCommon
    nounCovers the military sense of 'ensign', the junior commissioned officer rank in navies. Choose this when talking about rank, promotion, or a person holding a commission.
  • 標章ひょうしょうCommon
    nounCovers the emblem sense of 'ensign', meaning a mark or badge that identifies something. Use this for flags or insignia as symbols, not for people or ranks.

Use 少尉 for 'ensign' as a military officer rank, and 標章 for 'ensign' as an emblem or insignia such as a flag or badge.

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