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.”
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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 notesIn 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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Etymology
Borrowed directly from the Japanese term seki.
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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