Word: komatta
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...surrounded by an elaborate code of courtesy. "Sit up straight-do not lounge over the board," goes one stern directive. "Do not blow smoke in your opponent's face," goes another. Players must politely warn opponents of impending capture by saying "Atari," to which the frequent reply is "Komatta na!"-meaning "Oh, what a mess...