Shogun in Japanese
"shogun" is written as one word in Japanese. No single kanji carries the meaning on its own.
The characters below are the ones most often used to write "shogun" and related ideas.
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leader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about
Reading: shou
10 strokes · powerful, wisdom
Where it comes from
Composed of bed and measure. Leading with measure.
What it carries
General, future, shogi. Represents leading.
Related kanji for "shogun"
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for shogun?
The most common kanji for "shogun" is 将, read as shou. It means leader, commander, general. Related kanji: 軍 (shogun).
How many strokes does 将 have?
将 has 10 strokes.