将棋

しょうぎ
Alternative writings: 象棋, 象戯, 将棊, 將棋
JLPT:N2
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Shogi, the Japanese board game (similar to chess) played with a board and pieces; objective is to checkmate the opponent's king.

Noun

Examples

祖父は毎朝将棋を指している。

My grandfather plays shogi every morning.

将棋の駒にはそれぞれ動き方が決まっている。

Each shogi piece has a specific way it moves.

プロの将棋棋士の対局をテレビで観た。

I watched a professional shogi player's match on TV.