元帥
Meanings
1
marshal; admiral; general of the army
Highest military rank in historical Japanese and some foreign armed forces; used for both army and navy equivalents.
Yamamoto Isoroku was a fleet admiral.
The rank of marshal does not exist in the current Self-Defense Forces.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉を元帥に任命するto appoint someone to the rank of marshal
He was appointed marshal for his achievements.
- 元帥になるto become a marshal
After a long military career, he became a marshal.