Japanese Conversation · Level 25
90 words
Japanese word
クイーン
Pronunciation
Romajikuīn
Meaning
- nounqueen
Example
このチェスではクイーンが一番強いです。ko no che su de wa ku ī n ga ichi ban tsuyo i de su
The queen is the strongest piece in this chess game.
More examples
相手のクイーンを先に取れば、試合を有利に進められます。ai te no ku ī n o saki ni to re ba shi ai o yū ri ni susu me ra re ma su
If you capture your opponent's queen first, you can gain an advantage in the game.
Core concept
A chess piece whose ability to move in every straight direction makes it the board's most versatile major piece.
Common phrases
クイーンを取るku ī n o to ru
capture the queen
クイーンを守るku ī n o mamo ru
protect the queen
クイーンを失うku ī n o ushina u
lose the queen
Definition in Japanese
チェスで、縦横斜めのいずれにも何マスでも動かせる、最も価値の高い駒。che su de tate yoko nana me no i zu re ni mo nan ma su de mo ugo ka se ru motto mo ka chi no taka i koma
Word origin
クイーン (kuīn) is borrowed from English queen, a word that goes back to Old English cwēn, meaning "woman" or "wife."
Usage tips
- The title The Queen's Gambit refers to a real chess opening, linking the word queen with a familiar chess term.