japanese chess
Definition
- Noun:
- A board game of Japanese origin: "Japanese chess" refers to the traditional Japanese strategy board game known as shogi. It is played on a board with pieces that have different movement capabilities, similar in concept to Western chess but with distinct rules, such as the ability to drop captured pieces back onto the board.
Usage
- Noun:
- He is learning the rules of Japanese chess.
- Japanese chess, or shogi, is considered more complex than its Western counterpart.
Advanced Usage
- "to play Japanese chess": to engage in a game of shogi.
- They meet every weekend to play Japanese chess.
Variants and Related Words
- Shogi (n): The Japanese name for Japanese chess.
- Shogi is a popular game in Japan.
Synonyms
- Shogi: The direct Japanese term for the game.
Notes on Usage
- The term "Japanese chess" is primarily used in English to introduce the game to those familiar with Western chess, drawing an analogy. In more specific or formal contexts, the Japanese term "shogi" is often preferred.
- It is a compound noun where "Japanese" specifies the origin and "chess" indicates the type of game. The core term being defined and explained here is the compound "Japanese chess".
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