Lance – Incense Chariot

Kanji
香車

Hiragana
きょうしゃ

Romaji
Kyōsha

Meaning
Incense chariot

Usage
In defence (囲い • kakoi) in the opening
In attack in the middle game

Pro
Can advance along the entire column
Fast

Cons
Cannot retreat
Vulnerable

杏

Promoted Lance – Promoted Incense

Kanji
杏

Hiragana
なりきょう

Romaji
Narikyō

Meaning
Incense promoted

Usage
In attack in the middle game and in the endgame
Moves like the Kinsho

Pros
Controls 6 squares

Cons
Slow
Can move back 1 square