A rank in the Japan Self-Defense Forces, equivalent to major general in many Western armies. Used for both Ground and Air SDF; the Maritime SDF equivalent is 海将補 (rear admiral).
He was promoted to major general last year.
Major general is a rank found in the Ground and Air Self-Defense Forces.
major general (JASDF)
major general (JGSDF)
From 将 (commander) and 補 (assistant, supplementary), reflecting a rank just below full general. The term is specific to the post-war JSDF rank structure.