Japanese

ぶしょう
Meaning: military commander; samurai general
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

武
将

Example sentences

Oda Nobunaga is one of the representative military commanders of the Sengoku period.
博物館には、戦国時代の武将が着用していた甲冑が展示されている。
A suit of armor worn by a military commander from the Sengoku period is on display in the museum.
戦国時代には多くの武将が天下を争った。
During the Warring States period, many military commanders fought for control of the country.
織田信長は、戦国時代を代表する武将の一人だ。
Oda Nobunaga is one of the representative military commanders of the Sengoku period.
敵に囲まれ、武将は自刃した。
Surrounded by enemies, the military commander committed suicide by the sword.
新田義貞は鎌倉幕府を滅ぼした武将の一人だ。
Nitta Yoshisada was one of the military commanders who destroyed the Kamakura Shogunate.
脇屋義助は新田義貞の弟として知られる南北朝時代の武将です。
Wakiya Yoshisuke is a military commander of the Nanboku-cho period known as the younger brother of Nitta Yoshisada.
その若き武将は、蓋世之才を轟かせていた。
The young general made his world-shaking talent known far and wide.
戦国時代、武将たちは干戈倥偬の日々を送っていた。
During the Warring States period, military commanders spent their days in constant warfare.

Usage Notes

Specifically refers to a high-ranking military leader or commander in pre-modern Japan.

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