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王将

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

うしょう
王將
Noun
Freq #60421
1

Shogi

king (of the senior player)

2

Shogi

Ōshō (one of the eight major titles in professional shogi)

Kanji in this Word

4 strokes
Frequency: 684
JLPT N2
Grade 1

Meanings

king
rule
magnate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
-ノウ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おお
おおきみ
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
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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