gobang

[ goh-bahng ]

noun

1. a Japanese game played on a go board with players alternating and attempting to be first to place five counters in a row.

Word History and Origins

Origin of gobang¹

1885–90; < Japanese, equivalent to go go ² + ban board (< Chin)

Example Sentences

Strike's real name was Gobang; but we called him Strike, because he was always asking for more pay.

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