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[しょう()·ぐん()]
shougun
noun

English Meaning(s) for 将軍

noun
  1. general; shogun

Definition and Synonyms for 将軍

Full General a general officer of the highest rank
Synonyms: ジェネラル, 大将, , , 将官, 将星, 将軍, 武将
Shogun a hereditary military dictator of Japan
Synonyms: 将軍
Shogun the shoguns ruled Japan until the revolution of 1867-68
Synonyms: 将軍

Meanings for each kanji in 将軍

» leader; commander; general; admiral; or; and again; soon; from now on; just about
» army; force; troops; war; battle

Categories 将軍 is a member of

Nipponese a native or inhabitant of Japan
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Potentate a ruler who is unconstrained by law
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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

The general said to the brave man, "You deserve a medal."
The city dedicated a monument in honor of the general.
The great statesman and general is still living.
The general had 20/20 hindsight about the defeat, but no foresight at all.
The general shook hands with us.

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