将
Kanji · N2
将 / leader
Kanji for leader, commander, or general.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | ショウ、ソウ | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | まさ.に、はた、まさ、ひきい.る、もって | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
将 carries the meaning leader, commander, or general.
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Common compounds with 将
将棋しょうぎshogi / Japanese chess
将軍しょうぐんgeneral
将来しょうらいfuture / prospects
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