Kanji 棋: chess piece, Japanese chess, shogi
Key takeaways
Kanji 棋: chess piece, Japanese chess, shogi. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 棋
chess piece, Japanese chess, shogi
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Shogi boards and pieces were traditionally made of wood (木). Remember this kanji by thinking of 'that' (其) wooden piece used in the game.
