将
leader · commander · general · admiral · or · and again · soon · from now on · just about
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of bed and measure. Leading with measure.
Symbolism
General, future, shogi. Represents leading.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Deep in the forest
Words & Expressions
Words written with 将
Proverbs & Idioms
将を射んと欲すれば先ず馬を射よ
しょうをいんとほっすればまずうまをいよ
To shoot the general, first shoot his horse
To achieve a big goal, start with the periphery
Anime & Manga
将国のアルタイル
Altair: A Record of Battles
A well-known work with 将 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
平将門
Name contains 将
Taira no Masakado was a Heian period provincial magnate and samurai based in eastern Japan, notable for leading the first recorded uprising against…
Wikipedia中将姫
Name contains 将
Chūjō-hime was by most accounts a daughter of the court noble Fujiwara no Toyonari who escaped persecution at the hands of her stepmother by…
WikipediaOther kanji with the same meaning
“leader”
“commander”
“general”
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 将 mean in Japanese?
将 means leader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about.
How do you read 将?
On'yomi: ショウ、ソウ (SHOU, SOU). Kun'yomi: まさ.に、はた、まさ、ひきい.る、もって (masani, hata, masa, hikiiru, motte).
How many strokes does 将 have?
将 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 寸 (inch).
Is 将 a good kanji for a tattoo?
将 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means leader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.