Meanings

piece (in shogi, chess, etc.)

Japanese robin (Larvivora akahige)

bridge of shamisen

wild or untamed horse

(game pieces, soldiers, etc.) under one's control

handicap

Siberian rubythroat (Luscinia calliope)

low wooden clogs

captured piece that can be reused

loss of material

Equuleus (constellation)

shogi piece

yearling

promoted piece

European robin (Erithacus rubecula)

piece placed to block opponent's check

nut (on the head of a shamisen, supporting the second and third strings)

sacrificial pawn

anticipating the escape of the king and blocking him in advance with a knight

to advance to the next stage (e.g. in a tournament)