駒
こま
koma
JMdict entry #1244930
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) piece (in shogi, chess, etc.)
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) archaic horse; foal
- noun (common) (futsuumeishi) bridge (of a violin, etc.)
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
日本の将棋には何種類の駒がありますか。
nippon no shougi ni ha nan shurui no koma ga ari masu ka 。
How many different pieces are there in Japanese chess?
僕はボードの上の駒を一つ前に進めた。
boku ha boodo no ue no koma wo hito tsu mae ni susume ta 。
I moved a chess piece on the board one forward.
瓢箪から駒って言うのかな、知人の紹介で就職決まっちゃったんだよ。
hyoutan kara koma tte iu no ka na 、 chijin no shoukai de shuushoku kimaxtsu chaxtsu ta n da yo 。
I just got a great job because of an introduction from a friend. Sometimes things happen when you least expect it.