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詰み (Tsumi)

Checkmate in Shogi

詰み (Tsumi)

☖ Meaning & Piece Info

Checkmate (Tsumi) is the end-game state where the King is placed under check (Ohte) and has no legal moves to escape or block the attack, resulting in defeat.

💡 Cultural & Historical Context

The Japanese word 'Tsumu' is widely used in daily language to mean 'to be stuck' or 'to reach a dead-end'.

💬 Useful Conversation Phrases

Expresses the resolution of a game, such as 'Deliver a beautiful checkmate' or 'The King is mated'.

あと3手で完璧な詰みが発生するルートを発見した。

🔊 I discovered a sequence leading to a flawless checkmate in three moves.

❓ Bilingual Shogi Quiz

What is the end-game state called where the King is placed under check and has absolutely no legal escape or defense moves?

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