noun
general (JASDF); lieutenant general; major general
A rank in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF). The exact equivalent in other forces depends on the context; it can correspond to general, lieutenant general, or major general. The English gloss reflect this range.
空将は航空自衛隊の最高位の一つです。
Kūshō is one of the highest ranks in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force.
彼は空将に昇進した。
He was promoted to general (JASDF).
陸将 is the equivalent rank in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF).
Compound of 空 (air) and 将 (general/commander), modeled after similar rank names in the Self-Defense Forces.