joseki

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noun

A studied and standardized sequence of moves in game of Go, especially at a corner of the board, in the opening phase of a game. Joseki have a variety of outcomes and can be beneficial or detrimental based on the situation. However, Joseki theoretically include the best moves locally for each player.

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Meanings

nounjoseki (plural josekis or joseki)

plural josekis

  1. goA studied and standardized sequence of moves in game of Go, especially at a corner of the board, in the opening phase of a game. Joseki have a variety of outcomes and can be beneficial or detrimental based on the situation. However, Joseki theoretically include the best moves locally for each player.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
theory

Origin

From Japanese 定石 (jōseki), literally 定 set + 石 stone.

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Translations

Chinese Mandarin 定式
  • 定式 (dìngshì)a studied and standardized sequence of moves in game of Go
Finnish joseki
  • josekia studied and standardized sequence of moves in game of Go
Japanese 定石
  • 定石 (jōseki)a studied and standardized sequence of moves in game of Go

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

Osijek
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APA

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“joseki.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/joseki. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “joseki,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/joseki.

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