Aji is a Japanese Go term that has been adopted into English. In the context of Go, aji roughly means possibilities left in a position.This definition is derived from one the meanings of the word aji in ordinary usage: taste, in the sense that it lingers. By analogy, aji in Go refers to lingering possibilities that are latent and cannot be used immediately, but might come to life if the situation changes. That is why aji is also often translated as potential. Another translation as funny business orunfinished business has been proposed by Ed Lee.A related term that should not be confused with aji is nerai meaning threat, aim, target, or follow-up.
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