大おお駒ごま

noun

major piece; heavy piece

In shogi, refers to the rook (飛車) and bishop (角行), which have high mobility and value. Contrasts with 小駒 (こごま, minor pieces).

• 大おお駒ごまをうまく使つかって攻せめるのが勝しょう負ぶの鍵かぎだ。

  Using the major pieces effectively to attack is the key to the game.

• 大おお駒ごまを取とられると一いっ気きに不ふ利りになる。

  If you lose a major piece, you'll be at a sudden disadvantage.