少将
Meanings
1
major general; rear admiral; air commodore
A military rank equivalent to major general in the army, rear admiral in the navy, or air commodore in the air force. The exact translation depends on the branch of service.
He was promoted to major general in the army.
The rear admiral commanded the fleet.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が少将に昇進するfor someone to be promoted to major general/rear admiral
He was promoted to major general this year.
- 〈人〉を少将に任命するto appoint someone to the rank of major general/rear admiral
The government appointed him to the rank of major general.