上将
See also: 上將
Chinese edit
For pronunciation and definitions of 上将 – see 上將 (“general; admiral”). (This term is the simplified form of 上將). |
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Japanese edit
Kanji in this term | |
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上 | 将 |
じょう Grade: 1 |
しょう Grade: 6 |
goon | kan’on |
Alternative spelling |
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上將 (kyūjitai) |
Pronunciation edit
Etymology 1 edit
上 (“upper”) + 将 (“commander; general (officer)”)
Noun edit
上将 • (jōshō) ←じゃうしゃう (zyausyau)?
- (military) a high-ranking general (officer) or commander
- (military) Clipping of 上将軍 (jōshōgun, “shogun-in-chief”).
Etymology 2 edit
Noun edit
上将 • (jōshō) ←じゃうしゃう (zyausyau)?
- (military, of the People's Liberation Army Ground/Air Force) a general
- (military, of the People's Liberation Army Navy) an admiral
Etymology 3 edit
Noun edit
上将 • (jōshō) ←じゃうしゃう (zyausyau)?
- (military, of the Korean People's Army) a colonel general
Etymology 4 edit
Noun edit
上将 • (jōshō) ←じゃうしゃう (zyausyau)?
- (military, of the Vietnam People's Ground/Air Force) a colonel general