General in Japanese
"general" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
3 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "general". The most common choice is shown first.
総View details →
Top pick
general, whole, all, full, total
Reading: sou
14 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of thread and phonetic. Summing thread.
What it carries
Synthesis, prime minister, whole. Represents all.
Related kanji for "general"
将Details →般Details →
general
shou · powerful, wisdom
Composed of bed and measure. Leading with measure.
general
han · peaceful
Composed of boat and weapon. Carrying boat.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for general?
The most common kanji for "general" is 総, read as sou. It means general, whole, all. Related kanji: 将 (general), 般 (general).
How many strokes does 総 have?
総 has 14 strokes.