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[しょう()·()]
shougi
noun

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[しょう()·()]
shougi
[しょう()·()]
shougi

English Meaning(s) for 将棋

noun
  1. shogi; Japanese chess

Definition and Synonyms for 将棋

Shogi a form of chess played on a board of 81 squares
Synonyms: 将棋,
Bromus Japonicus grass of Mediterranean and temperate Asia
Synonyms: 将棋
Shogi each player has 20 pieces
Synonyms: 将棋,

Meanings for each kanji in 将棋

» leader; commander; general; admiral; or; and again; soon; from now on; just about
» chess piece; Japanese chess; shogi

Categories 将棋 is a member of

Chess a board game for two players who move their 16 pieces according to specific rules
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Brome any of various woodland and meadow grasses of the genus Bromus
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Sample Sentences for 将棋

How many different pieces are there in Japanese chess?
It is a good idea for us to play shogi after dinner.
I play shogi a little.
Do you want to play shogi?
It is a good idea for us to play shogi after dinner.

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