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将
将 (readings: しょう, まさ; Japanese kanji) means “general / about to”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 将来 (the future).
What does 将 mean?
| Kanji | 将 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | general / about to |
| Readings | しょう, まさ |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 将
将 is read しょう or まさ depending on the word.
Example words with 将
| Example | 将来 (the future) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14