JLPT N1 Advanced
布石
Laying the groundwork or strategic preparation for a future goal
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1 Noun
Laying the Groundwork
Strategic preparation or measures taken in the present to ensure success in a future endeavor.
Example
新しい 市場 に 進出する ため 、 まずは 現地 企業 との 提携 という 布石 を 打った 。
To expand into the new market, we first made the strategic move of partnering with a local company.
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2 Noun
Go Game Opening
The specific arrangement of stones deployed during the opening phase of a game of Go.
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