noun

seki

Seki (noun) means In the board game Go, a standoff position where neither player can gain by playing further in that area. Example: “The game ended in a seki in the corner, with both groups left alive.”

noun

In the board game Go, a standoff position where neither player can gain by playing further in that area.

"The game ended in a seki in the corner, with both groups left alive."

How to use seki

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA Go term for a mutual standoff where attacking would only hurt the attacker.

When to use it

A specialist term used almost exclusively among Go players.

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The game ended in a _____ in the corner, with both groups left alive.

Etymology

Borrowed directly from the Japanese term seki.

Origin: Japanese

Frequently asked questions

What does “seki” mean?

The word “seki” means in the board game Go, a standoff position where neither player can gain by playing further in that area. In plain terms, a Go term for a mutual standoff where attacking would only hurt the attacker.

How do you use “seki” in a sentence?

Here is “seki” used in a sentence: “The game ended in a seki in the corner, with both groups left alive.”

What part of speech is “seki”?

“Seki” is a noun.

Where does the word “seki” come from?

The word “seki” comes from Japanese. Borrowed directly from the Japanese term seki.

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