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Definition and Synonyms for 将軍
| 1. | 将 | 最高位の将官 |
| Full General | a general officer of the highest rank | |
| Synonyms: | ジェネラル, 大将, 将, 将, 将官, 将星, 将軍, 武将 | |
| 2. | 将軍 | 日本の世襲の軍事独裁者 |
| Shogun | a hereditary military dictator of Japan | |
| Synonyms: | 将軍 | |
| 3. | 将軍 | 将軍は1867−68年の革命まで日本を統治した |
| Shogun | the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68 | |
| Synonyms: | 将軍 |
Meanings for each kanji in 将軍
| » | 将 | leader; commander; general; admiral; or; and again; soon; from now on; just about |
| » | 軍 | army; force; troops; war; battle |
Categories 将軍 is a member of
| 1. | 日本人 | 日本の出身者、または、居住者 |
| Nipponese | a native or inhabitant of Japan | |
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| 2. | 独裁者 | 法に拘束されない支配者 |
| Potentate | a ruler who is unconstrained by law | |
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| 3. | 軍士 | 陸・海・空軍で大佐より上の地位にある軍人 |
| General Officer | officers in the Army or Air Force or Marines above the rank of colonel | |
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Sample Sentences for 将軍
私はよく言うが、偉大な医者は偉大な将軍よりも多くの人々を殺す。
I often say a great doctor kills more people than a great general.
将軍は、敵の大軍を前にしても落ち着きを失わなかった。
The general never lost his presence of mind in the face of the large force of the enemy.
将軍は礼服を着てひときわ目立っていた。
The general cut a distinguished figure in his dress uniform.
将軍は結局のところ敗北を認めたが、予想だにしなかったことである。
The general had 20/20 hindsight about the defeat, but no foresight at all.
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