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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

    将

    Meaning

    Leader, Commander

    Reading

    onyomiしょう

    shou

    Parts

    寽 丬

    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

    寸

    Stroke Count

    10

    JLPT

    N2

    Grade

    6

    Frequency

    486

    Handwriting

Parts of the Kanji 将

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

    component

    寽

    component

    丬

将 As Part Of Other Kanji

This kanji appears as part of one other kanji:

    kanji

    奨

    Meaning

    Urge, Encourage

Words Using 将

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 将 Through the Part 丬

These 3 kanji contain the part 丬 as well.

    kanji

    寝

    Meaning

    Lie down, Go to sleep

    kanji

    状

    Meaning

    Form, Condition

    kanji

    壮

    Meaning

    Grand, Robust

Learn the Kanji 将

Let's make sure you fully understand this kanji.

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.