Meaning

Primary

Go Association

Alternatives

Go Institute, Go Hall

Word Type

noun

Explanation

A chess piece institution is where everyone loves to play chess. But let's imagine it's in Japan. If Japanese chess is more properly known as go, then that makes this a go association or go institution.

A 棋院 is an organizational body for professional and amateur go players. It puts on tournaments, assigns rankings, and even hosts actual matches sometimes, which is why this can also be translated as a go hall in some contexts.

Reading

きいん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • 日本棋院

    Japan Go Association

    関西棋院

    Kansai Go Association

    台湾棋院

    Taiwan Go Association

    中国棋院

    China Go Association

Context Sentences

彼は日本棋院に所属している。

He is affiliated with the Japan Go Association.

関西棋院で対局が行われた。

A match was held at the Kansai Go Association.

私は子どものころから棋院に通っています。

I have been attending a go institute since childhood.

Kanji Composition