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棋王

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 棋王

きおう
Noun
Freq #37989
1

Shogi

Kiō (one of the eight major professional titles of shogi); shogi king

Kanji in this Word

12 strokes
Frequency: 1311
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

chess piece
Japanese chess
shogi

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
4 strokes
Frequency: 684
JLPT N2
Grade 1

Meanings

king
rule
magnate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
オウ
-ノウ
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
おお
おおきみ
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