将棋
しょうぎ
shougi
JLPT N2nounVocabularyLevel 68 - JLPT N2

Quick answer

将棋 (しょうぎ (shougi)) means "Shogi". The reading is しょうぎ (shougi). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

Shogi

Also : Japanese chess

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Example Sentences

将棋をべんきょうします。

しょうぎをべんきょうします。

I study shogi.

将棋がよくわかります。

しょうぎがよくわかります。

I understand shogi well.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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