second in command; deputy commander
Military or organizational role: the officer ranking just below the commander.
He was appointed second in command of the unit.
vice-captain; deputy captain
Sports context: the player who assists the captain and may take over leadership.
He supported the team as vice-captain of the soccer club.
fourth competitor in a 5-person team match
Used in kendo, judo, and similar team competitions where five members compete in order; the 副将 is the fourth to compete, just before the captain (大将).
See also: 先鋒 (せんぽう)
I competed as the fourth member in the kendo team match.
vice-shogun; lieutenant general
Compound of 副 (vice-, assistant) and 将 (commander, leader). The reading ふくしょう follows standard on'yomi.