布石する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 布石する | 布石しない |
| Polite | 布石します | 布石しません |
| Past polite | 布石しました | 布石しませんでした |
| Past | 布石した | 布石しなかった |
| Te-form | 布石して | 布石しないで |
| Desire | 布石したい | 布石したくない |
| Potential | 布石できる | 布石できない |
| Passive | 布石される | 布石されない |
| Causative | 布石させる | 布石させない |
| Causative passive | 布石させられる | 布石させられない |
| Volitional | 布石しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 布石しましょう | |
| Imperative | 布石しろ | 布石するな |
| Conditional | 布石すれば | 布石しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 布石したら | 布石しなかったら |
strategic stone placement in go; opening moves in go
Go term: the arrangement of stones in the early stage of a game to build a favorable position.
The opening stone placement greatly influences the outcome of the game.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
preparations; groundwork; laying the foundation
Figurative extension from go: advance preparations or steps taken to ensure future success. Often used in business, politics, or project planning.
As groundwork for the new business, we first conducted market research.
His actions are said to be preparations for a future candidacy.
He made a move to lay the groundwork for his future independence.
This contract will likely serve as a foundation for future business expansion.
She was laying the groundwork for her next project.