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2021.11.17

Shogi Day

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November 17th is Shogi (将棋)Day.

Do you know that there are many Japanese words derived from Shogi?

I will take up several of them.

 

Ōte(王手)

 

Meaning in Shogi:

Check(The usual way of Shogi games to end is for one side to checkmate other side’s king.)

➡Very close to victory

例)強敵との試合に勝ち、優勝に王手をかけた。

Ex) He defeated a formidable opponent in the match, and he will the victory within one game.

 

Tsumi/ Tsunda(詰み/詰んだ)

Meaning in Shogi:To be checkmated

➡Screwed up, stuck

例)明日までの課題に全く手をつけていない。詰んだ。

※最近の若者の間でよく使われる使い方です。

Ex) I have not started doing my homework that must be submitted by tomorrow. I screwed up.

 

If you are interested, why don’t you look up other words concerning Shogi?

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