断だん点てん

noun

cutting point

In Go, a point where a player's stones can be cut into two groups by the opponent. A fundamental tactical concept.

• この断だん点てんを守まもらないと、石いしが分ぶん断だんされてしまう。

  If you don't protect this cutting point, your stones will be split apart.

• 初しょ心しん者しゃは断だん点てんに気きづかずに打うってしまうことが多おおい。

  Beginners often play without noticing cutting points.