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shogi, Japanese chess
A traditional Japanese strategy board game similar to chess, played on a 9×9 board with 20 pieces per player.
A distinctive feature of shogi is that you can use captured pieces as your own.
CULTURAL NOTE:
Shogi is often called "Japanese chess" but differs significantly from Western chess. A unique feature is that captured pieces can be returned to the board as your own pieces.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 将棋を指す (to play shogi) - NOT 将棋をする
- 将棋盤 (shogi board)
- 将棋の駒 (shogi pieces)
- 将棋棋士 (professional shogi player)
- 将棋道場 (shogi training hall)
SIMILAR GAMES:
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