少佐
Meanings
1
major; lieutenant commander; wing commander
Military rank used in the army (major), navy (lieutenant commander), and air force (wing commander). The exact equivalent depends on the branch of service.
He was promoted to major in the army.
The navy lieutenant commander stood on the bridge.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉少佐Major/Lt. Commander [Surname] — the rank attached after a person's surname as a title
Major Yamada returned to the base.
- 少佐に昇進するto be promoted to major
He was promoted to major in three years.