noun
ear-reddening move
A famous move in a historical Go game; named because a spectator's ears reportedly reddened when they saw it. Used only in the context of Go history.
See also: 耳赤の一局
耳赤の一手は、本因坊秀策の有名な一手として知られている。
The ear-reddening move is known as a famous move by Honinbo Shusaku.
Refers to the entire game containing the ear-reddening move, while 耳赤の一手 refers specifically to that single move.
Literally 'the move of red ears'. The name comes from a story that a doctor watching the game noticed a spectator's ears turn red, indicating the brilliance of the move.