Japanese and Chinese rank wording can look similar while carrying different meanings in each language. The surrounding national history matters when deciding what a term means. Britain and France provide a comparison: neighbouring countries can have closely connected histories and distinct naval traditions. Similar wording alone cannot establish an equivalent rank or responsibility.
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Why similar rank words need cultural context
Similar Japanese and Chinese rank wording cannot be assumed to carry the same institutional meaning.