army general; general of the army
A specific rank in the Imperial Japanese Army and some modern forces; equivalent to a full general.
彼の祖父は陸軍大将だった。
His grandfather was an army general.
陸軍大将に昇進した。
He was promoted to general of the army.
大将 is a general term for a general or admiral, while 陸軍大将 specifies the army branch.
海軍大将 is the equivalent rank in the navy (admiral).
Compound of 陸軍 (army) and 大将 (general).