Where does “少将” come from?
少将 (Japanese) comes from Japanese 将, from Middle Chinese 將.
少将 (Japanese): the junior 次官 of the 近衛府
Definitions
- the junior 次官 of the 近衛府
Ancestry of “少将”, step by step
少将 traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Japanese 将
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 将 | a commander; a general, admiral, or other... |
| 2 | Middle Chinese | 將 | — |
via Japanese 少
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Japanese | 少 | few; junior, lower |