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dice, die
A small cube with different numbers of dots (1-6) on each face, used in games of chance. Typically thrown to generate random numbers.
Alternate writing
- 骰子 (kanji form, rarely used)
- Also written サイコロ in katakana
Dice terminology
Common collocations
- 双六 (sugoroku - traditional Japanese board game)
- 人生ゲーム (The Game of Life)
- 麻雀 (mahjong - for determining dealer/starting position)
- Tabletop RPGs and board games
- サイコロを振る (to roll/throw dice)
- サイコロを転がす (to roll dice)
- サイコロが出る (for a number to come up)