Japanese word

将

Pronunciation

Romajishō

Meaning

  • noungeneral

Example

その将は兵を率いました。so no shō wa hei o hiki i ma shi ta

The general led the soldiers.

Illustration for 将 (general)

More examples

若い将が新しい戦術を取り入れました。waka i shō ga atara shi i sen jutsu o to ri i re ma shi ta

A young general adopted a new tactic.

Core concept

Refers to a military commander whose role is to lead troops and direct an army.

Common phrases

  • 将の器shō no utsuwa

    the qualities of a general

  • 将の判断shō no han dan

    a general's decision

Similar words

将軍shōgun: A senior military commander who leads an army or large force.
司令官shireikan: A commander responsible for directing a military unit or force.
大将taishō: A high-ranking military commander who leads troops in battle.

Definition in Japanese

軍を率いる指揮官。gun o hiki i ru shi ki kan

Word origin

The Japanese noun 将 (shō, "commander") is borrowed from Chinese 將 (jiàng, "general; commander"), and modern 将 is the simplified form of traditional 將.

Usage tips

  • The English word general can also mean something broad or common, but 将 (shō) has the specifically military sense shown in this example.

Other meanings

  • commandernoun

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