目もく外はずし

noun

mokuhazushi; 3-5 point; 5-3 point

In Go, a specific opening move at the 3-5 or 5-3 point, often used to avoid common joseki patterns. The term literally means 'removing the eye' or 'avoiding the focal point'.

See also: 大目外し · 高目 (たかもく)

• プロの対たい局きょくで、目もく外はずしが打うたれることがある。

  In professional games, the mokuhazushi opening is sometimes played.

• 目もく外はずしは、相あい手ての研けん究きゅうを外はずす意い図とで選えらばれる。

  The mokuhazushi is chosen with the intention of avoiding the opponent's preparation.