烏鷺 | Japanese meaning

烏鷺【うろ】

Frequency rank: – (for form うろ: 39,878. – 40,464.)

noun (common) (futsuumeishi)

crows and herons
black and white (esp. go stones)
go (game)see also 烏鷺の争い

Forms

烏鷺【うろ】
うろFrequency rank: 39,878. – 40,464.

Generated definitions (experimental)

crows and herons

This usage refers to the two different species of birds, often representing different qualities in nature or culture. Crows are generally seen as intelligent and resourceful, while herons can symbolize grace and tranquility.

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Many crows and herons are flying in the park.

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Beautiful crows and herons visit his garden.

black and white (esp. go stones)

In this context, the term is used to describe the contrasting colors of the stones used in the game of Go, which has significant strategic depth and cultural importance in East Asia.

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He chose the black stone for the Go game.

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The white stone was placed on the board.

go (game)

This meaning specifically refers to the board game itself, which is played with black and white stones, where the objective is to capture territory. Here, it emphasizes the strategic and intellectual aspects of the game.

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He played Go with his friends.

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Learning the rules of Go is interesting.

Generated collocations (experimental)

match between crows and herons (a term used in Go)to play Go (referring to a specific style or strategy)black and white (as in go stones)Go game match (referring to a competition)crows and herons dance (metaphorical expression)world of Go (referring to the community or environment of the game)strategies of crows and herons (strategies in Go)Go player (referring to a practitioner of the game)to study Go strategiesperspective of crows and herons (viewpoint in Go analysis)

Wiktionary definitions (experimental)

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