関

Physical barrier, checkpoint, or significant hurdle.

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セキ for the Go term

1 Noun

Barrier / Hurdle / Checkpoint

Refers to a historical checking station for travelers or a difficult limit to one’s capabilities.

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この試験が最後の関だ。

This exam is the final hurdle.

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2 Noun

Seki (Go Term)

A stalemate condition in the game of Go where neither player can capture the other without losing their own stones.

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関

せき

Physical barrier, checkpoint, or significant hurdle.

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