igui

Questions

What does igui mean?

In shogi variants, a type of move in which a piece captures an opposing piece without moving.

Where does igui come from?

Borrowed from Japanese 居食(いぐ)い (igui, “living in idleness; idle feeding”).

How to pronounce igui

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “igui”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “igui”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “igui” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.