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Kyu
Keywords: Go term
Kyu is a student's rank in Japan. Dan is a master's rank. By definition difference of n-kyu means that the players have approximately equal chances to win when playing with an n-stone handicap. 1st kyu is only a stone weaker that 1st dan (shodan). The level of a beginner is assumed to be around 30th kyu. Benjamin Geiger: When actually pronouncing rank, does one use ordinal numbers or simple numerals? (Am I "twenty-three kyu" or "twenty-third kyu"?) I've heard both used, but the simple numeral form seems to be most prevalent. Dieter: I think I use the numeral form except sometimes for the number 1. gimpf: If I remember right, in martial arts the ordinal form is used - I think it's the same here. StupidUserName: This is why I play mostly on the internet: you don't have to know how to pronounce things. For years I was saying "jo SEE ki" instead of "jo SEH ki" to my endless embarrassment.
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