also: ジェネラル
noun-modifying (irregular)
general (as in manager, strike, etc.)
Used prenominally to modify nouns, often in business or organizational contexts. Common in compounds like ゼネラルマネージャー (general manager) or ゼネラルストライキ (general strike).
He was appointed as the new general manager.
The labor union is planning a general strike.
Refers to the military rank. Often used in historical or foreign military contexts; the Japanese Self-Defense Forces use 将 (しょう) for the equivalent rank.
His grandfather was a general in the army.
general strike
general manager
general contractor; major construction contractor
Most common katakana spelling for the English loanword 'general'.
Alternate katakana spelling, closer to the English pronunciation; less common than ゼネラル.
Loanword from English 'general'. The spelling ゼネラル reflects a common Japanese adaptation of the English pronunciation, while ジェネラル is a more direct transliteration.