Translation guide
A military rank above major and below colonel. In Japanese, the equivalent rank is 中佐 (ちゅうさ), used in the Ground, Maritime, and Air Self-Defense Forces, as well as historically in the Imperial Japanese military.
Referring to the rank of lieutenant colonel in a military context.
Standard Japanese equivalent for lieutenant colonel in the Japan Self-Defense Forces and historically in the Imperial Japanese military. Used across all branches.
He was promoted to lieutenant colonel.
Specifically a lieutenant colonel in the army (Ground Self-Defense Force or Imperial Japanese Army).
Specifically a lieutenant colonel in the navy (Maritime Self-Defense Force or Imperial Japanese Navy). Note: In naval contexts, this rank is equivalent to commander in some English-speaking navies, but the Japanese term remains 中佐.
Specifically a lieutenant colonel in the air force (Air Self-Defense Force).
The lieutenant colonel is commanding the unit.
The army lieutenant colonel explained the operation.
The navy lieutenant colonel commands the ship.
The air force lieutenant colonel leads the squadron.