穴あな熊ぐま囲がこい

noun

anaguma castle; badger castle

A highly defensive shogi opening where the king is tucked into a corner, often with a solid formation of golds and silvers. Named after the badger's burrow.

• 穴あな熊ぐま囲がこいは、相あい手ての攻せめを受うけ止とめやすい堅かたい囲かこいだ。

  The anaguma castle is a solid formation that makes it easy to withstand the opponent's attacks.

• プロの将しょう棋ぎでは、穴あな熊ぐま囲がこいがよく使つかわれる。

  In professional shogi, the anaguma castle is often used.