He dropped the lance on square 4-3.
棋譜では「香」と略して書くことが多い。
In game records, it is often abbreviated as 香.
This lance entered enemy territory and promoted.
He attacked after capturing the opponent's lance.
lance (shogi)
promoted lance
exquisite fragrance; unusual scent
fennel
Abbreviation of 香車 (きょうしゃ), the lance piece in shogi. The kanji 香 means 'fragrance' but is used here as a phonetic abbreviation.