將軍

Etymology
First used in in Spring and Autumn period, where the army are controled by one of the leaders of six powerful vassal states (see ). Later it becomes a separate official position.

Noun

 * 1)  general
 * 2)  shogun
 * 1)  shogun
 * 1)  shogun

Usage notes
Note that the character here has a level-tone pronunciation (Mandarin: jiāng), not a departing-tone one (Mandarin: jiàng) as may be expected from the meaning of “general”. In fact, here means "to lead", not "general".

Descendants
Others:

Verb

 * 1)  to check
 * 2)  to put someone on the spot

Interjection

 * 1)  checkmate