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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
leader · commander · general · admiral · or · and again · soon · from now on · just about
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Details
Strokes10
Frequency#634
Radical寸inch(3)
Old Form將
Stroke Order
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Strokes10
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
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