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10 Language-to-English DictionariesJanggi
/ˈdʒɑːŋ.ɡi/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A traditional Korean board game similar to chess, played on a grid with pieces that represent military units.
"During the weekend, my family gathered to play janggi, enjoying the strategic challenges it presented." - 2
The specific set of rules and pieces used in the game of janggi.
"He studied the janggi rules meticulously to improve his gameplay."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'janggi' originates from the Korean language, referring to a traditional board game similar to chess. The word has evolved over centuries, reflecting the cultural significance of strategic games in Korean history.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Janggi" is said worldwide
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janggi
Transliteration: janggi
"Nous avons joué au janggi pendant notre soirée de jeux."
janggi
Transliteration: janggi
"Wir haben am Wochenende janggi gespielt."
janggi
Transliteration: janggi
"Abbiamo trascorso la serata a giocare a janggi."
janggi
Transliteration: janggi
"Jugamos al janggi en la reunión familiar."
janggi
Transliteration: janggi
"Nós jogamos janggi durante o fim de semana."
जांग्गी
Transliteration: janggi
"हमने जांग्गी खेला जब हम मिले।"
将棋
Transliteration: jiāngqí
"我们在聚会上玩将棋。"
장기
Transliteration: janggi
"우리는 주말에 장기를 두었습니다."
将棋
Transliteration: shōgi
"私たちは週末に将棋をしました。"
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