三さん佐ささんさじ字FuriganaAudioMeanings1nounmajor (JGSDF)abbreviationmilitary›Abbreviation of 三等陸佐, used specifically for the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force rank equivalent to major.See also: 三等陸佐彼かれは三さん佐さに昇しょう進しんした。Break this sentence down in the analyzerHe was promoted to major.三さん佐さの階かい級きゅう章しょうは二に本ほん線せんだ。Break this sentence down in the analyzerThe rank insignia for a major is two stripes.