武将(ぶしょう)

ぶしょう
noun
military commander, general
militaryhistoryperson
1. military commander, general, warlord
A military leader or commander, especially one from Japanese feudal history. Frequently used when discussing the Sengoku (Warring States) period and other eras of Japanese history.
戦国(せんごく)の武将(ぶしょう)に興味(きょうみ)がある。
I'm interested in Sengoku-era military commanders.
この城(しろ)は有名(ゆうめい)な武将(ぶしょう)が築(きず)いたものだ。
This castle was built by a famous warlord.
歴史(れきし)ドラマでは、多(おお)くの武将(ぶしょう)が天下(てんか)統一(とういつ)を目指(めざ)して争(あらそ)う姿(すがた)が描(えが)かれる。
Historical dramas depict many military commanders competing to unify the country.

Usage

Most commonly used when discussing Japanese feudal history, particularly the Sengoku period (1467–1615). Figures like 織田(おだ)信長(のぶなが), 豊臣(とよとみ)秀吉(ひでよし), and 徳川(とくがわ)家康(いえやす) are among the most famous 武将(ぶしょう). Also used in video games and anime set in historical periods.

Common collocations

  • 戦国(せんごく)武将(ぶしょう): Sengoku-era military commander
  • 名(めい)武将(ぶしょう): famous commander
  • 武将(ぶしょう)の像(ぞう): statue of a military commander

Related Words

Related: 武家(ぶけ) (warrior family)
general
Added 2026.2.24 15:40 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:01
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