noun, noun which may take the genitive case particle 'no'
A pattern of alternating squares like a Go board; used for fabrics, designs, and surfaces.
He is wearing a check-patterned shirt.
This tablecloth has a check pattern design.
Compound of 碁盤 (goban, 'Go board') and 縞 (shima, 'stripe' or 'pattern'), referring to the grid-like check pattern resembling a Go board.