死しはハネにあり

expression

there is death in the hane

A go proverb warning that a hane (a diagonal move wrapping around the opponent's stones) can create a deadly shape. Used to teach that aggressive hane moves may backfire if not properly supported.

See also: 跳ね

• 「死しはハネにあり」という格かく言げんは、ハネた石いしが逆ぎゃくに取とられる危き険けんを戒いましめている。

  The proverb 'there is death in the hane' warns of the danger that a hane stone may itself be captured.