The lance moves any number of squares forward. In shogi, it is often referred to by its abbreviation 香 (kyō).
See also: 香車
The lance is a piece that can only move straight forward.
He promoted the lance to a promoted lance.
Standard shogi term for the lance piece; the kanji literally mean 'fragrant child' but are used conventionally.
The origin of the name is uncertain; the kanji 香 (fragrant) and 子 (child) are used conventionally for this shogi piece.