定石 jōseki
jōseki
Noun
1. standard practice; playing by the book; established tactic; formula
それは定石 通 りというだけで、手 を抜 いたわけではないのです。
sorewa jōsekidōrito iudakede teo nuita wakedewa nai nodesu.
That's just standard practise, it's not like they're cutting corners.
Noun
2. joseki (jōseki); standard sequence of moves (esp. in a corner)
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それは定石 通 りというだけで、手 を抜 いたわけではないのです。
sorewa jōsekidōrito iudakede teo nuita wakedewa nai nodesu.
That's just standard practise, it's not like they're cutting corners.
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jōsekide
て-form: Used to connect clauses, make requests, or chain actions
1. Standard opening; Established pattern
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jōsekijanaidesu
The polite negative form
1. It's not a standard move.; It's not set in stone.
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jōsekijārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not a standard form.; Was not a set pattern.
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jōsekijanakattadesu
The polite, past negative form
1. It wasn't a standard play.; It wasn't set in stone.
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jōsekideshō
Expresses probability in a polite manner ("probably…")
1. Probably.; It's likely.
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jōsekidewārimasendeshita
The polite, past negative form
1. Was not a set play.; Was not established.
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