promoted piece
Shogi term for a piece that has reached the promotion zone and been flipped to its promoted side, gaining new movement abilities.
See also: なる
When a pawn becomes a promoted piece, it can move like a gold general.
Promoted pieces are used flipped over.
Shorter kanji spelling without okurigana; also read なりごま.
Compound of 成り (continuative form of 成る 'to be promoted') + 駒 'piece'.