Meaning

Primary

Shogi Player

Alternative

Go Player

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A chess piece samurai is someone who plays chess or go, making this word a shogi player or go player.

Reading

きし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

その棋士は、この建物に自分専用の練習部屋を構えています。

The shogi player has his own practice room in this building.

Kanji Composition