NAVY - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force [shoulder insignia]
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| 准海尉 - JUN KAII | 3等海尉 - SANTŌ KAII | 2等海尉 - NITŌ KAII | 1等海尉 - ITTŌ KAII |
| Warrant Officer | Ensign | Lieutenant | Lieutenant Junior grade |
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| 3等海佐 - SANTŌ KAISA | 2等海佐 - NITŌ KAISA | 1等海佐 - ITTŌ KAISA |
| Lieutenant Commander | Commander | Captain |
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| 海将補 - KAISHŌHO | 海将 - KAISHŌ | 海上幕僚長 - KAIJŌ BAKURYŌCHŌ |
| Rear Admiral | Vice Admiral | Admiral |