Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 待ち駒(まちごま) in Japanese

待ち駒
Kana Reading
まちごま
Romaji
machigoma
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    anticipating the escape of the king and blocking him in advance with a knight (shogi)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 1

15 strokes

pony, horse, colt

On'Yomi: ク

Kun'Yomi: こま

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JLPT 4

9 strokes

wait, depend on

On'Yomi: タイ

Kun'Yomi: ま.つ, -ま.ち

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