This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: こま
Romaji: koma
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Definitions

1

piece (in shogi, chess, etc.)

2

horse; foal

Note: archaism
3

bridge (of a violin, etc.)

Kanji

Readings: ク、 こま
Meanings: pony, horse, colt

Example Sentences

(ぼく)はボードの(うえ)(こま)(ひと)(まえ)(すす)めた。
➥I moved a chess piece on the board one forward.
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瓢箪(ひょうたん)から(こま)って()うのかな、知人(ちじん)紹介(しょうかい)就職(しゅうしょく)()まっちゃったんだよ。
➥I just got a great job because of an introduction from a friend. Sometimes things happen when you least expect it.
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日本(にっぽん)将棋(しょうぎ)には(なに)種類(しゅるい)(こま)がありますか。
➥How many different pieces are there in Japanese chess?
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