竜王
Meanings
1
Mythological ruler of dragons, often appearing in East Asian folklore and fantasy. Also used as a title in shogi for the promoted rook.
The Dragon King is said to live at the bottom of the sea.
2
promoted rook
Shogi piece: a rook that has been promoted, gaining the ability to move one square diagonally in addition to its original moves.
See also: 飛車 (ひしゃ)
When a rook promotes, it becomes a Dragon King.
Usage patterns
- 〈物〉が竜王に成るfor a rook to promote into a Dragon King (in shogi)
The rook promoted into a Dragon King.
- 竜王のタイトルを獲るto win the Ryuo (Dragon King) title
He won the Ryuo title.