English–Japanese
“major general” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajishōshō
Example
陸軍の少将が部隊を視察します。riku gun no shō shō ga bu tai o shi satsu shi ma su
The army's major general inspects the unit.
How to say “major general” in Japanese
“Major general” in Japanese is 少将 (shōshō).
Describes an upper-level military rank that stands below the lieutenant-general equivalent and receives different titles in the army, navy, and air force.
Example sentences with 少将
彼は長年の功績が認められ、少将に昇進しました。kare wa naga nen no kō seki ga mito me ra re shō shō ni shō shin shi ma shi ta
His long service was recognized, and he was promoted to major general.
Tips for using 少将
- In the U.S. Army, a major general is a two-star general, which distinguishes the title from the separate rank of major.