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飛車 (Hisha)

Rook in Shogi

飛車 (Hisha)

☖ Meaning & Piece Info

The Rook (Hisha) is one of the most powerful major pieces in Shogi, capable of moving any number of spaces orthogonally (forward, backward, left, right). When promoted, it becomes Dragon King (Ryu).

💡 Cultural & Historical Context

Meaning 'flying chariot', it symbolizes overwhelming charging power on the battlefield. It is highly equivalent to the Rook in Chess.

💬 Useful Conversation Phrases

Frequently used in strategic guides like 'Deploy the Rook' or 'Promote the Rook into a Dragon'.

相手の隙を突いて、飛車を竜に成ることに成功した。
🔊 I successfully promoted my Rook into a Dragon by exploiting the opponent's opening.

❓ Bilingual Shogi Quiz

Which highly offensive major piece moves any distance orthogonally and promotes to a Dragon King?