Japanese Dictionary

Meaning of 後手(ごて) in Japanese

後手
Kana Reading
ごて
Romaji
gote
Word Senses
  • Parts of speech
    noun (common) (futsuumeishi)
    Meaning
    losing the initiative (in Go)
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    rear guard
  • Parts of speech
    Meaning
    white player (shogi)


Kanji in this word

JLPT 5

4 strokes

hand

On'Yomi: シュ, ズ

Kun'Yomi: て, て-, -て, た-

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JLPT 5

9 strokes

behind, back, later

On'Yomi: ゴ, コウ

Kun'Yomi: のち, うし.ろ, うしろ, あと, おく.れる

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