Meaning of 大将 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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大将
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Kana Readingたいしょう, だいしょう
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Romajitaishō, daishō
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi), nouns which may take the genitive case particle `no`
- Meaning
- general; admiral
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
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- boss; leader; local kingpin
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- Parts of speech
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- old chap; mate; boss; chief; man
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- athlete who competes in the last match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
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Example Sentences
大将, たいしょう, だいしょう used in context
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魔女狩り大将マシュー・ホプキンス。
Matthew Hopkins witchfinder general.
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He asked the general to take back his order.
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The general decided to launch an offensive against the enemy camp.
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Every cock crows on his own dunghill.
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I'm the witchfinder general.
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He was the cock of the walk.
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Kanji found in this word
leader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about
On: ショウ, ソウ
Kun: まさ.に, はた, まさ, ひきい.る, もって
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