“Private first-class” in Japanese
Short answer
Private first-class in Japanese is “上等兵” (joutouhei). Full meaning: private first-class (army), airman first class (air force), lance corporal (US Marines; Commonwealth military), seaman (navy).
Other ways to say “Private first-class” in Japanese
一等卒
ittousotsu private first-class
一等兵
ittouhei private first class
一等陸士
ittourikushi private first class (JGSDF)
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