大将 taishō
taishō
Noun
1. general; admiral
Military
あいつは小山 の大将 だった。
aitsuwa koyamano taishōdatta.
He was the cock of the walk.
Noun
2. head; chief; leader; boss; kingpin
Noun
3. old chap; mate; boss; chief; man
Familiar
Noun
4. athlete who competes in the last match of a team competition (kendo, judo, etc.)
Related to 先鋒【せんぽう・2】
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あいつは小山 の大将 だった。
aitsuwa koyamano taishōdatta.
He was the cock of the walk.
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taishōde
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. With the captain; As the captain
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taishōjārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not a general.; Was not the commander.
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taishōjanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not a general.; Was not the boss.
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taishōdeshō
Expresses probability in a polite manner ("probably…")
1. Probably a captain.; Probably a leader.
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taishōdewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not a general.; Was not the commander.
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