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.
The navy lieutenant colonel commands the ship.
Specifically a lieutenant colonel in the air force (Air Self-Defense Force).
The air force lieutenant colonel leads the squadron.
The lieutenant colonel is commanding the unit.
The army lieutenant colonel explained the operation.