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What is the Kanji for 'Leader' and 'Commander'? | 将

If you are wondering what is the Japanese Kanji for 'Leader' and 'Commander', you've come to the right place!

The Japanese Kanji for 'Leader' and 'Commander' is 将.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Leader, Commander

    Reading

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    Example Word

    将来: future. The Japanese noun '将来 (しょうらい)' refers to the 'future' in terms of time or prospects. It is commonly used to discuss future plans, aspirations, or possibilities. For example: I want to think about my future「将来について考えたい」(しょうらいについてかんがえたい). His future is bright「彼の将来は明るい」(かれのしょうらいはあかるい). This word is often used in contexts related to career, education, or personal goals, emphasizing a forward-looking perspective.

    Radical

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    486

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji

If you visually break down this kanji, you can see it is made up of 2 parts:

    component

    component

As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    Meaning

    Urge, Encourage

Words Using

This kanji is used in 5 words:

    word

    大将

    Meaning

    General, Boss

    word

    女将

    Meaning

    Innkeeper

    word

    将軍

    Meaning

    Shogun

    word

    将来

    Meaning

    Future

    word

    将校

    Meaning

    Officer

Kanji Related to Through the Part

These 3 kanji contain the part 丬 as well.

    kanji

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    Meaning

    Form, Condition

    kanji

    Meaning

    Grand, Robust

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What does 将 mean?

将 means 'Leader' and 'Commander'.

Japanese school students learn this kanji in Sixth Grade, while non-native learners often study it for the JLPT N2 exam.

To help you master this kanji, here's an interactive lesson where you'll practice its readings and meanings.

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