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professional shogi player

Noun

Definitions

1. professional shogi player
2. professional go player

This noun refers to a professional player of a board strategy game, particularly shogi or go. These players dedicate their careers to competing at the highest levels of their game. The term carries a sense of prestige and is used specifically in the context of these traditional Japanese strategy games.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

I wonder — even after a losing streak, do professional shogi players never break?

Sentence 2

The official website has been updated with information on shogi players' appearances.

Sentence 3

After dinner, my dad had a commentary video by a shogi pro playing in the background.

Sentence 4

I'll wrap up with a quote from a professional shogi player.

Sentence 5

According to the newspaper, a well-known shogi professional has announced their retirement.