눈목자굳힘

1. 본문

"눈목자굳힘" (nunmokjaguthim) is a Korean term used in the game of Baduk (Go). It refers to a specific type of "enclosure" or "solidifying" move in the corner of the board. Here's a breakdown of the term and its meaning:

• 눈목자 (Nunmokja): This translates to "eye-character shape" or "large knight's move." It describes the shape created by the stones.
• 굳힘 (Guthim): This means "enclosure," "solidifying," or "reinforcing." It indicates the purpose of the move, which is to secure the corner territory.

Therefore, 눈목자굳힘 (Nunmokjaguthim) refers to a "large knight's enclosure." It's a way to defend the corner, specifically when a stone is placed on the 3-4 point and a defending stone is later placed on the 6-3 point creating a looser connection in the corner.
Characteristics of 눈목자굳힘:

• Compared to the 날일자굳힘 (small knight's enclosure- where stones are place on the 3-4 point and 5-3 point), it is more flexible and active.
• It places slightly more emphasis on influence towards the center.
• It may create weaknesses or aji.
• Is less solid and provides less guaranteed territory than the small knight's enclosure.