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棋士

きし

N2professional board-game player

Examples

若い棋士が静かに次の一手を考えている。

引退した棋士が子ども向けの教室を開いた。

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Study notes

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

  • Structure: 棋士(きし) means a professional go or shogi player.
  • Basic usage: It is used for players considering their next move or teaching after retirement.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

  • A move in the game
    • 次の一手(つぎのいって) means the next move.
  • Who a class is for
    • 子ども向けの教室 means a class intended for children. 向け marks the intended audience.

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