Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 海曹(かいそう) in Japanese

海曹
Kana Reading
かいそう
Romaji
kaisō
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    petty officer (navy)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

11 strokes

cadet, friend

On'Yomi: ソウ, ゾウ

Kun'Yomi: つかさ, ともがら, へや

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

sea, ocean

On'Yomi: カイ

Kun'Yomi: うみ

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