Black Shogi Piece Symbol
☗ is the black shogi piece symbol, represented by U+2617.
U+2617
☗ is a Unicode symbol often labeled “BLACK SHOGI PIECE.” It’s commonly used as a graphic marker for shogi pieces in text. You can copy it directly or use the provided Unicode escapes in code.
Black Shogi Piece Symbol Meaning
☗ (Unicode name: BLACK SHOGI PIECE, code point U+2617) is a shogi-related symbol used to represent a “black” piece in shogi contexts. In writing systems, text-based game records, or UI labels, it helps distinguish piece color at a glance. Because it’s a single Unicode character, it’s convenient for chat, annotation, and lightweight diagrams where you want an immediate visual cue without embedding an image. The symbol doesn’t carry gameplay rules by itself; it primarily functions as a visual indicator for a black-side shogi piece or as a decorative icon in shogi-themed content.
Common uses
- •Labeling or annotating a black shogi piece in a text game record
- •Creating lightweight shogi UI buttons or status indicators
- •Adding a visual cue in tutorials, notes, or matchup descriptions
- •Using in social posts or comments to represent “black” in shogi-related talk
- •Marking a square or move direction in simple shogi diagrams made with text
Examples
☗ Black Shogi Piece (U+2617)
- ☗Black: ☗ to start the sequence.
- ☗☗ indicates the black side piece.
- ☗Move 12: ☗ advances to the next position.
- ☗In this diagram, ☗ marks black’s squares.
- ☗Use ☗ alongside ♔/♕-style icons in your layout.
Variations
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Technical codes
| Unicode | U+2617 | |
| HTML Entity | ☗ | |
| HTML Code | ☗ | |
| CSS | \2617 | |
| Alt Code | Alt + 9751 | |
| Decimal | 9751 |
How to type Black Shogi Piece Symbol (☗)
On Windows
Hold Alt and type 9751 on the numeric keypad. In Word, type 2617 then press Alt + X.
On Mac
Switch to the Unicode Hex Input keyboard, then hold Option and type 2617. Or press Control + Command + Space and search.
On Linux
Press Control + Shift + U, type 2617, then press Enter or Space.
Anywhere
Copy ☗ with the button above and paste it wherever you need it — this works on every device and in every app, with no keyboard shortcut to remember.
FAQ
What does ☗ mean?
☗ is the Unicode symbol “BLACK SHOGI PIECE” (U+2617), typically used as a visual indicator for the black side’s shogi piece in text.
How do I copy ☗?
Copy the character directly from this page (☗). You can also copy the HTML entity (☗) or Unicode escapes shown in the copy variations.
What is the Unicode code point for ☗?
The Unicode code point is U+2617. The HTML entity is ☗ and the CSS escape is \\2617.
Can I use ☗ in programming or web pages?
Yes. Use the HTML entity (☗), the CSS escape (\\2617), or the JavaScript escape (\\u{2617}) depending on your environment.