Commander in Japanese
"commander" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
将
sho
2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "commander". The most common choice is shown first.
帥View details →
Top pick
commander, leading troops, governor
Reading: sui
9 strokes · powerful, wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of cloth and master. Master of cloth.
What it carries
Marshal, command, general. Represents leader.
Related kanji for "commander"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for commander?
The most common kanji for "commander" is 帥, read as sui. It means commander, leading troops, governor. Related kanji: 将 (commander).
How many strokes does 帥 have?
帥 has 9 strokes.