agari

Agari can refer to several things, most notably in the context of the Japanese board game Go. In Go, "agari" (上がり) means the completion of the game. This signifies the point where players agree no more moves can be made, and scoring can commence. It is the state achieved after the final stones are placed and territorial boundaries are established.

Beyond Go, "agari" can also be a Japanese surname. Like many surnames, its origin and meaning are often tied to geographical locations or historical occupations.

Additionally, "agari" is a Japanese word with various meanings depending on context. It can translate to "increase," "rise," or "finish." For example, "hikari agari" (光上がり) can mean "light rising," and "denki agari" (電気上がり) can refer to an electricity bill or the cost of electricity. The specific nuance is determined by the surrounding words.

In informal settings, "agari" might also be used colloquially to describe something that has finished or been completed, similar to its meaning in Go. The common thread across these usages is the concept of reaching an end point or a state of completion.