Kanji for "Commander"

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "commander". The most popular choice is shown first.

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leader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about

Reading: shou

10 strokes · powerful, wisdom

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for commander?

The most common kanji for "commander" is 将, read as shou. It means leader, commander, general. Related kanji: 帥 (commander).

How many strokes does 将 have?

将 has 10 strokes.