noun
Abbreviation of 二等陸佐 (にとうりくさ), used specifically for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force rank equivalent to lieutenant colonel. Domain-specific military term.
See also: 二等陸佐
彼は二佐に昇進した。
He was promoted to lieutenant colonel.
二佐の階級章は桜が二つです。
The rank insignia for lieutenant colonel has two cherry blossoms.
Abbreviation of 二等陸佐 (にとうりくさ), combining 二 (two, second) and 佐 (assistant, field officer rank).