noun
The lance moves any number of squares forward. In shogi, it is often referred to by its abbreviation 香 (kyō).
See also: 香車
香子はまっすぐ前にしか進めない駒です。
The lance is a piece that can only move straight forward.
彼は香子を成って香車にした。
He promoted the lance to a promoted lance.
香車 is a more common term for the lance piece; 香子 is a less frequent synonym.
Abbreviation for the lance piece, commonly used in game notation.
The origin of the name is uncertain; the kanji 香 (fragrant) and 子 (child) are used conventionally for this shogi piece.