Meaning

Primary

General

Alternatives

Admiral, Head, Leader

Word Type

noun, の adjective

Explanation

The big commander is the general or admiral (or head or leader). Basically, they're big stuff.

Reading

たいしょう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

大将が机の角に頭をぶつけて、たんこぶを作っちまったんだよ。

The admiral hit his head on the corner of the desk and got a lump.

Kanji Composition