expression
if you get too absorbed in go, you'll miss your parent's deathbed
Proverb warning against excessive obsession with a hobby or game, using go as an example. Implies that one may neglect important family duties.
See also: 碁 (ご)
碁に凝ると親の死に目に逢わぬというから、趣味に没頭しすぎないように気をつけよう。
They say 'if you get too absorbed in go, you'll miss your parent's deathbed,' so let's be careful not to get too obsessed with hobbies.
A traditional Japanese proverb. The exact origin is uncertain, but it reflects a common cultural warning against excessive devotion to games or hobbies at the expense of family obligations.