major general; rear admiral; air commodore
A military rank equivalent to major general in the army, rear admiral in the navy, or air commodore in the air force. The exact translation depends on the branch of service.
He was promoted to major general in the army.
海軍少将が艦隊を指揮した。
The rear admiral commanded the fleet.
He was promoted to major general this year.
The government appointed him to the rank of major general.