平へい安あん将しょう棋ぎ

noun

Heian shogi; Heian-period shogi

A historical board game considered a precursor to modern shogi, played during the Heian period. The term is primarily used in historical or game-history contexts.

See also: 将棋 (しょうぎ)

• 平へい安あん将しょう棋ぎは、現げん代だいの将しょう棋ぎの原げん型けいとされています。

  Heian shogi is considered the prototype of modern shogi.

• 博はく物ぶつ館かんで平へい安あん将しょう棋ぎの駒こまが展てん示じされていた。

  Pieces from Heian shogi were on display at the museum.