king (junior player's piece in shogi)
In shogi, the weaker player (usually the challenger or lower-ranked) uses the 玉将, while the stronger player uses the 王将 (ōshō). The pieces move identically.
The gyokushō is the most important piece in shogi.
If your gyokushō is captured, you lose.
Standard modern spelling for the shogi piece.
Old character form (kyūjitai) of 将; rarely used today.
From 玉 (jewel, also used for 'king' in shogi) + 将 (general). The term specifically denotes the junior player's king piece.