Military rank in the army, equivalent to a three-star general. Compare 中将 for the general rank across services.
See also: 中将
He was promoted to lieutenant general in the army.
中将 is the general term for lieutenant general or vice admiral across military branches, while 陸軍中将 specifies the army rank.
海軍中将 is the equivalent rank in the navy (vice admiral), contrasting with the army-specific 陸軍中将.
Compound of 陸軍 (army) and 中将 (lieutenant general).