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1

A piece used in board games such as shogi or chess (a game piece).

Noun

Examples

将棋の駒を慎重に動かした。

I moved the shogi piece cautiously.

その駒を成らせば形勢が逆転する可能性がある。

If that piece is promoted, the position could be reversed.

子どもたちは将棋の駒を並べて遊んだ。

The children lined up the shogi pieces and played.

2

Archaic: a horse or foal (often appears in classical texts and poetry).

NounArchaic

Examples

古い和歌で『駒』は子馬を意味することがある。

In old waka poetry, '駒' can mean a foal.

3

The bridge of a string instrument (e.g., violin) — the small wooden part that supports the strings and affects tone.

Noun

Examples

ヴァイオリンの駒を替えて音色が良くなった。

Replacing the violin bridge improved the tone.

駒の高さを微調整して演奏しやすくした。

I made fine adjustments to the bridge height to make it easier to play.