Chess in Japanese
"chess" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
チェス
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Its reading, stroke count, etymology and cultural background.
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chess piece, Japanese chess, shogi
Reading: ki
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of tree and that. Wooden piece.
What it carries
Shogi, Go, strategy. Represents intellectual contest.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for chess?
The most common kanji for "chess" is 棋, read as ki. It means chess piece, Japanese chess, shogi. Related kanji: .
How many strokes does 棋 have?
棋 has 12 strokes.