noun

Messages.go.
  1. strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game, opening moves.

noun, takes する, transitive verb

  1. preparations, preparatory steps, arrangements, (laying the) groundwork (for).

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
布石 ふせき

Contained Kanji Breakdown

linen, cloth, spread
フ ぬの し.く (5th, N2)
left hand, cliff(厂) variant
towel, hanging scroll, width
キン フク おお.い (11th)
stone
いし セキ シャク (1st, N3)
left hand, cliff(厂) variant
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)