fusekino
1. Foundation stone; Paving stone
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Noun
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1. Foundation stone; Paving stone
1. strategic arrangement of go stones at the beginning of a game; opening moves
2. preparations; preparatory steps
1. Not a foundation.; Not a groundwork.
1. Was laying groundwork.; Was setting the stage.
1. Was not laying groundwork.; Was not planning ahead.
1. It's not a stepping stone.; It's not a foundation.
1. Was laying the groundwork; Was preparing
1. Probably a strategy.; Probably a foundation.
1. By laying the groundwork; As a stepping stone
1. Wasn't a foundation.; Wasn't a strategy.