noun
commodore; brigadier general
A military rank used in some navies (commodore) and armies/air forces (brigadier general). The exact equivalent varies by country and service branch.
彼は海軍の准将に昇進した。
He was promoted to commodore in the navy.
陸軍では准将は少将のすぐ下の階級だ。
In the army, brigadier general is the rank just below major general.