In the game of Go, a throw-in move where a stone is sacrificed to reduce the opponent's liberties, destroy an eye, disconnect groups, or create a snapback.
最後の布石で相手がホウリコミを決め、白石の連絡が切れてしまった。
In the final joseki the opponent played a throw-in, and the white stones were disconnected.
ホウリコミは犠牲を伴う手だが、局面によっては有効な攻め方になる。
A throw-in sacrifices a stone, but depending on the position it can be an effective attacking technique.