大将
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 大将
1
Military
general; admiral
Examples
あいつは小山の大将だった。
He was the cock of the walk.
2
head; chief; leader; boss; kingpin
3
Familiar; Familiar or jocular term for addressing a male
old chap; mate; boss; chief; man
4
athlete who competes in the last match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
Kanji in this Word
大
3 strokes
Frequency: 7
JLPT N4
Grade 1
Meanings
large
big
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ダイ
タイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おお-
おお.きい
-おお.いに
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
うふ
お
おう
た
たかし
とも
はじめ
ひろ
ひろし
まさ
まさる
もと
わ
将
10 strokes
Frequency: 634
JLPT N2
Grade 6
Meanings
leader
commander
general
admiral
or
and again
soon
from now on
just about
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まさ.に
はた
まさ
ひきい.る
もって
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かつ
かつり
すすむ
たか
ゆき
將
11 strokes
Grade 10
Meanings
commander
general
admiral
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
ソウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
まさ.に
はた
ひきい.る
もって
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
まさる
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