noun
A rank in the Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, equivalent to major general in many armies. Used as a title before the name, e.g., 陸将補の田中.
彼は昨年、陸将補に昇進した。
He was promoted to major general last year.
陸将補の山本氏が式典に出席
Major General Yamamoto attended the ceremony.
海将補 is the equivalent rank in the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (rear admiral).
空将補 is the equivalent rank in the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (major general).
Compound of 陸 (land), 将 (general), and 補 (assistant/deputy), reflecting its position as a general officer rank in the ground forces.