also: とおせんぼう
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
blocking the way; standing in the way
Often used in children's games or when someone physically blocks a path. Can be used as a noun or a suru-verb.
子供たちが廊下で通せんぼをして遊んでいる。
The children are playing at blocking the way in the hallway.
彼は入り口で通せんぼし
He stood in the way at the entrance and wouldn't let anyone pass.