中佐
Meanings
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lieutenant colonel; commander (navy)
Military rank. In the army/air force it corresponds to lieutenant colonel; in the navy it corresponds to commander.
He was promoted to lieutenant colonel in the army.
A navy commander is commanding the ship.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉が中佐に昇進するfor someone to be promoted to lieutenant colonel/commander
He was promoted to lieutenant colonel last month.
- 中佐の階級章insignia showing the rank of lieutenant colonel/commander
His uniform bore the insignia of a lieutenant colonel.