将
KanjiJLPT N2
General
leader, commander, general, admiral, or, and again, soon, from now on, just about
Mnemonic
The general grips a popsicle in his claw-like fist, holding it up as a measurement rod to gauge distances across the battlefield. As it melts, he barks orders—every drip marks a countdown to the final assault. The general never flinches; the popsicle is his command baton.
Additional thoughts
Picture a stern, scarred commander clutching a popsicle with a talon-like grip, using its length to measure map distances. The absurdity of the image—ice cream as a military instrument—makes it stick. Melting = urgency of leading troops forward.Quick recall
A popsicle in a claw-like grip becomes the general's measurement baton on the battlefield.Details
The keyword for 将 is general. This kanji refers to a military general or commander who leads troops into battle, carrying connotations of leadership, authority, and strategic command. Beyond its military sense, it also functions grammatically to indicate something that is about to happen or will occur in the future, conveying the sense of "going to" or "shall." It embodies the idea of someone who takes charge and directs others toward a goal.
- On'yomi
- しょう、そう
- Kun'yomi
- まさ.に、はた、まさ、ひきい.る、もって