technical sergeant (JASDF)
A specific rank in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force, equivalent to technical sergeant. Used in military contexts.
He was promoted to technical sergeant.
I was shown the rank insignia of a technical sergeant.
One rank higher: master sergeant (JASDF).
One rank lower: staff sergeant (JASDF).
Standard kanji form for this JASDF rank.
Variant using numeral ２; less common but still seen in official contexts.
Compound of 二等 (second class) + 空曹 (air sergeant), a rank designation in the JASDF.