旗色

はたいろ

Also written きしょく

Meanings

1. Noun situation; outlook
2. one's allegiance; affiliation; position

Kanji

• 旗 flag. Read as はた.
• 色 color. Read as いろ.

Example sentences

• 旗色が悪いからこの辺でやめよう。
  The odds are against me, so I think I'll quit now.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists