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将軍

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 将軍

ょうぐん
Noun
Freq #8165
1

general

Examples
将軍は私たちと握手をした。
The general shook hands with us.
2

Abbreviation; Historical term

shogun

Kanji in this Word

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
9 strokes
Frequency: 189
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

army
force
troops
war
battle

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
グン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
いくさ
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