封じ手
Meanings
sealed move; move sealed until play resumes
Technical term in multi-day shogi and go games: the next move is written down, sealed, and opened when the game resumes, typically the following day.
The first day of the Meijin match ended with the challenger's sealed move.
On the morning of the second day, the official opened the sealed move.
forbidden technique; prohibited move
Used for a maneuver or technique that is not allowed, especially in contexts such as sumo, martial arts, or competitive fighting. It overlaps in meaning with 禁じ手 but is a distinct use from the shogi/go sealed-move term.
Attacks aimed at the opponent's eyes are treated as a forbidden technique in this sport.
Usage patterns
- 封じ手を書くto write down the sealed move
The player wrote down the sealed move and put it in an envelope.
- 封じ手を使うto use a forbidden technique
The sumo wrestler used a forbidden technique and lost by disqualification.
- 封じ手を開封するto open the sealed move (to resume play)
The next day, the sealed move was opened and play resumed.