atari
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Noun — In the board game Go, a position where a stone or group of stones is one move away from being captured.
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Etymology
The Go term is borrowed from Japanese atari, meaning "hit" or "to be hit."
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What does “atari” mean?
The word “atari” means in the board game Go, a position where a stone or group of stones is one move away from being captured. In plain terms, either a warning move in Go, or the classic video game brand named after that Go term.
How do you pronounce “atari”?
“Atari” is pronounced uh-TAH-ree (/əˈtɑːˌɹi/ in IPA).
How do you use “atari” in a sentence?
Here is “atari” used in a sentence: “Her group of stones was in atari, so she had to defend immediately.”
What part of speech is “atari”?
“Atari” is a noun.
Where does the word “atari” come from?
The word “atari” comes from Japanese. The Go term is borrowed from Japanese atari, meaning "hit" or "to be hit.".
How many meanings does “atari” have?
“Atari” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: in the board game Go, a position where a stone or group of stones is one move away from being captured.