English–Japanese

“shogi” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajishōgi

Example

父と将棋を指します。chichi to shō gi o sa shi ma su

I play shogi with my father.

Illustration for 将棋 (shogi)

How to say “shogi” in Japanese

“Shogi” in Japanese is 将棋 (shōgi).

Centers on a two-player board game in which each piece has a distinct role and captured pieces can return to play under the captor's control.

Full entry for 将棋: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 将棋

対局の前に、将棋の駒を並べます。tai kyoku no mae ni shō gi no koma o nara be ma su

Before the match, I arrange the shogi pieces.

Tips for using 将棋

  • In English, shogi is often called Japanese chess, but its rule allowing captured pieces to be reused makes a material advantage less final than in chess.

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