外がい勢せい

noun

outside influence; influence of stones

Go term referring to the influence exerted by stones on the outside of the board, often contrasted with territory. Compare 勢力 (sense 2).

See also: 勢力

• この布ふ石せきでは黒くろの外がい勢せいが厚あつい。

  In this opening, Black's outside influence is thick.

• 白しろは外がい勢せいを重じゅう視しした打うち方かたを選えらんだ。

  White chose a style of play that emphasizes outside influence.