This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

布石

Reading

Kana: ふせき
Romaji: fuseki
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

vs
1

strategic arrangement of go stones; opening moves

2

preparation; preparatory steps; groundwork

Kanji

Readings: フ、 ぬの
Meanings: linen, cloth, spread, distribute
Readings: セキ、 シャク、 コク、 いし
Meaning: stone

Example Sentence

発目(はつめ)のローキックはこの布石(ふせき)か!?
➥The first low kick was the set-up for this!?
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