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将

将 — leader, commander, general

Learn the correct stroke order for 将 (leader), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N2Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ショウshou、ソウsou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)まさ.にmasani、はたhata、まさmasa、ひきい.るhikiiru、もってmotte
Strokes10
Radical寸
Frequency#634
Meaningsleader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

王将おうしょう(senior player's) kingnoun
主将しゅしょうcommander-in-chief; supreme commandernoun
将棋しょうぎshogi; Japanese chessnoun
将軍しょうぐんgeneralnoun
将校しょうこうcommissioned officer; military officernoun
将来しょうらいfuture; (future) prospectsnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 将 (leader) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N2 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 寸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 将 is #634, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

王将おうしょう — (senior player's) king
主将しゅしょう — commander-in-chief; supreme commander
将棋しょうぎ — shogi; Japanese chess

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (寸)

寸measurement寺Buddhist temple対vis-a-vis寿longevity専specialty封seal射shoot尉military officer

Same reading

総general象elephant賞prize蔵storehouse接touch省government ministry捜search装attire

Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 将 have?

The kanji 将 (leader) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 将?

将 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 将 mean?

将 means: leader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about. On'yomi readings: ショウ, ソウ. Kun'yomi readings: まさ.に, はた, まさ, ひきい.る, もって.

What JLPT level is 将?

将 is a JLPT N2 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.