noun
Military rank; used for high-ranking officers in the army (general) or navy (admiral).
彼は陸軍大将に昇進した。
He was promoted to army general.
noun
General term for the person in charge of a group, team, or organization; often used in informal contexts like sports teams or small businesses.
彼がチームの大将だ。
He's the leader of the team.
大将、今日の作戦はどうする？
Boss, what's the plan for today?
noun
Familiar or jocular term for addressing a male friend or acquaintance; similar to 'buddy' or 'pal'.
よう、大将、元気か？
Hey, mate, how's it going?
noun
last-match competitor (kendo, judo, etc.)
In team martial arts competitions, the athlete who competes in the final bout; often the team's strongest member.
See also: 先鋒 (せんぽう)
剣道の団体戦では、大将が最後に戦う。
In a kendo team match, the taishō competes last.