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If I'm not mistaken, there exists two forms of the king in Shogi as well. Pieces marked with Japanese characters typically have two characters written on the piece, one above the other. The second king will have an additional comma looking mark to the right of the top character. It is my understanding that, besides having a different translation, the piece is used by the more experienced player in games involving a teacher and student. Typically the experienced player will also remove one or more of his pieces from the game as well to even things out. The Flying Chariot and Diagonal Runner (or 'Angle Goer') are examples of pieces the experienced player might forfeit.