stalemate in Japanese

stalemate in Japanese is ステイルメイト, 行き詰り — stalemate means in chess, a position where the player to move has no legal move and is not in check, ending the game as a draw.

stalemate in Japanese

ステイルメイト

noun

Pronounced: suteirumeito

行き詰り

noun

Pronounced: ikizumari

What does "stalemate" mean?

noun In chess, a position where the player to move has no legal move and is not in check, ending the game as a draw.
"She accidentally forced a stalemate when she should have gone for checkmate."
noun Any deadlocked situation where neither side can make progress.
"Talks between the two countries reached a stalemate over trade tariffs."
verb To bring a situation, argument, or game to a deadlock.
"Their refusal to compromise stalemated the entire negotiation."

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Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

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C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

stalemate in a sentence

She accidentally forced a stalemate when she should have gone for checkmate.
Talks between the two countries reached a stalemate over trade tariffs.
The union and management were stuck in a stalemate for weeks.
Their refusal to compromise stalemated the entire negotiation.

Similar words in Japanese

dead end deadlock impasse standstill

Common Japanese translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "stalemate" in Japanese?

"stalemate" in Japanese is ステイルメイト, 行き詰り. stalemate means: In chess, a position where the player to move has no legal move and is not in check, ending the game as a draw.

How do you pronounce ステイルメイト?

"stalemate" in Japanese is ステイルメイト, pronounced "suteirumeito".

How do you use "stalemate" in a sentence?

Example: "She accidentally forced a stalemate when she should have gone for checkmate." In Japanese, "stalemate" is ステイルメイト, 行き詰り.

Are there other ways to say "stalemate" in Japanese?

Yes — Japanese has 2 translations listed for "stalemate": ステイルメイト, 行き詰り.

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