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'.
In professional games, the mokuhazushi opening is sometimes played.
The mokuhazushi is chosen with the intention of avoiding the opponent's preparation.
Standard kanji spelling for this Go term.
Mixed kana-kanji variant; less common but still seen.
Katakana variant; occasionally used for emphasis or in informal contexts.
Compound of 目 (moku, 'point' in Go) and 外し (hazushi, 'removing' or 'avoiding'), referring to a move that avoids the standard corner approach.