Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 象棋(シャンチー) in Japanese

象棋
Kana Reading
シャンチー
Romaji
shanchī
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    xiangqi; Chinese chess


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

12 strokes

chess piece, Japanese chess, shogi

On'Yomi: キ

Kun'Yomi: ご

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JLPT 2

12 strokes

elephant, pattern after, imitate, image, shape, sign (of the times)

On'Yomi: ショウ, ゾウ

Kun'Yomi: かたど.る

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