Meaning of 棋士 in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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棋士
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Kana Readingきし
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Romajikishi
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
- Meaning
- shogi or go player
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Example Sentences
棋士, きし used in context
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若い棋士が多少、尊大な感じになるのはよくあることで、 そういうことは将棋界に限った話ではないでしょう。
It often happens that young shogi players become a little self-important, but I don't think that's something limited to the shogi world.
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あの腕の立つ若い棋士は、なかなか大胆だ。わざと、どこからも攻撃されやすいように、しかも陥落されやすいようにみせかけて、相手が最も予期しない時に王手を決める。
The talented young chess player is very bold. He deliberately lays himself open to attack, makes himself vulnerable and then checkmates his opponent when least expected.
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