also: だいしょうぐん
commander-in-chief; supreme general
Historical title for the highest military commander, especially in ancient and medieval Japan. In modern contexts, it may be used metaphorically or in fiction.
Minamoto no Yoritomo was appointed Seii Taishōgun (commander-in-chief of the expeditionary force against the barbarians).
He took command as the team's supreme general.
Taishōgun (calendar deity)
One of the eight gods (八将神) of the traditional Japanese calendar, associated with a specific direction and considered inauspicious for certain activities. Primarily encountered in historical or cultural discussions.
See also: 八将神
According to the calendar, today is a day to avoid the direction of Taishōgun.