NAVY - Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force [sleeve insignia]
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| 3等海士 | 2等海士 | 1等海士 | 海士長 |
| SANTŌ KAISHI | NITŌ KAISHI | ITTŌ KAISHI | KAISHICHŌ |
| Seaman Recruit | Seaman/Fireman Apprentice | Seaman/Fireman | Leading Seaman |
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| 3等海曹 | 2等海曹 | 1等海曹 | 海曹長 |
| SANTŌ KAISŌ | NITŌ KAISŌ | ITTŌ KAISŌ | KAISŌCHŌ |
| Pretty Officer Third Class | Pretty Officer Second Class | Pretty Officer First Class | Master Cief Petty Officer |
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| 准海尉 | 3等海尉 | 2等海尉 | 1等海尉 |
| JUN KAI | SANTŌ KAII | NITŌ KAII | ITTŌ KAII |
| Warrant Officer | Ensign | Lieutenant Junior Grade | Lieutenant |
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| 3等海佐 | 2等海佐 | 1等海佐 |
| SANTŌ KAISA | NITŌ KAISA | ITTŌ KAISA |
| Lieutenant Commander | Commander | Captain |
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| 海将補 | 海将 | 海上幕僚長 |
| KAISHŌHO | KAISHŌ | KAIJŌ BAKURYŌCHŌ |
| Rear Admiral | Vice Admiral | Admiral |