Definition of 大将

たいしょうtaishouだいしょうdaishou

noun:

  • general; admiral
  • head; chief; leader; boss; kingpin
  • old chap; mate; boss; chief; man - familiar or jocular term for addressing a male - familiar language
  • athlete who competes in the last match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.) 先鋒【せんぽう】

Example Sentences

kareha大将taishouni命令meireiwo取り消すtorikesuようにyouni頼んだtanonda
He asked the general to take back his order.
大将taishouha敵陣tekijinni攻撃kougekiwoかけるkakeru決断ketsudanwo下したkudashita
The general decided to launch an offensive against the enemy camp.
hitohaだれdareでもdemoono大将taishouになれるninareru
Every cock crows on his own dunghill.
wagaこそkoso魔女がりmajogarino大将taishou
I'm the witchfinder general.
あいつaitsuha小山koyamano大将taishouだったdatta
He was the cock of the walk.

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