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VocabJLPT N1

lieutenant general

NounPlace

Definitions

1. lieutenant general
2. vice-admiral
3. Chuujou

This noun refers to the military rank of lieutenant general in the army or vice admiral in the navy. It sits between the ranks of major general and general, and is used in both historical and modern military contexts.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

If the lieutenant general is coming, what should we wear?

Sentence 2

I just know my voice is going to crack in front of the lieutenant general.

Sentence 3

Was it a sign of agreement when the lieutenant general went silent?

Sentence 4

"The lieutenant general arrives at 3 p.m.," the secretary informed us.

Sentence 5

The crisis management approach the lieutenant general shared in last week's lecture was very practical.