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しょうぎ
shougi
Japanese chess
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将棋
しょうぎ
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Japanese chess
shougi
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
Kana しょうぎ
Romaji shougi
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does 将棋 mean in Japanese?
The word 将棋 (しょうぎ) means "Japanese chess" in Japanese. It appears in JLPT N2 vocabulary.
How do you pronounce 将棋?
将棋 is read as しょうぎ (romaji: shougi). Press the 🔊 Hear it button to hear the pronunciation spoken aloud.
What JLPT level is 将棋?
将棋 is a JLPT N2 vocabulary item. Upper-Intermediate · ~6,000 vocab · Natural speech
How do I remember 将棋 quickly?
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Where can I practise 将棋 in sentences?
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