俎板の鯉

俎の鯉

Reading

Kana: まないたのこい

Romaji: manaitanokoi

Definition

exp

1

confronted with a hopeless situation; about to be cut off (e.g. in a battle) and unable to do anything

Kanji

俎

Readings: ソ、 ショ、 いた、 まないた

Meanings: altar of sacrifice, chopping board

板

Readings: ハン、 バン、 いた

Meanings: plank, board, plate, stage

鯉

Readings: リ、 こい

Meaning: carp