I Have Lost

A game of shogi ends when one player admits defeat. The player who judges the game lost says Makemashita, “I have lost,” and bows. This is called tōryō, resigning. The opponent answers Arigatō gozaimashita, “Thank you.” A guide to Japanese culture notes that the winner does not celebrate.

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