Quick answer
将 is the kanji for "Or / Soon / Leader". A common reading is まさ.に (masani). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Or / Soon / Leader
Also : Or · Soon · Leader · General · Admiral · Commander
Readings
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
The kanji 将 represents 'LEADER'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of leader.
On-reading: しょう — sounds like 'sho' in 'show'. Kun-reading: まさ.に.
Example Sentences
将来どんな仕事をしたいかについて、真剣に考えています。
しょうらいどんなしごとをしたいかについて、しんけんにかんがえています。
I'm seriously thinking about what kind of work I want to do in the future.
将棋は戦略的思考を鍛えるのに役立ちます。
しょうぎはせんりゃくてきしこうをきたえるのにやくだちます。
Shogi is useful for training strategic thinking.
Vocabulary using 将
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