splendid horse; fine steed
Literary or classical term for an excellent horse, often with a heroic or mythical nuance. Not used in everyday conversation.
He mounted a splendid horse and headed for the battlefield.
Shogi term: the piece obtained when a bishop (角行) is promoted. Moves like a bishop or a king.
See also: 角行 (かくぎょう)
When you promote a bishop, it becomes a promoted bishop.
Standard kanji spelling; 竜 is the simplified form of 龍.
Traditional kanji spelling using 龍; less common but still seen.
From 竜 (dragon) + 馬 (horse), literally 'dragon horse'. The shogi sense is a metaphorical extension of the mythical creature.