This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

旗色

Readings

Kana: はたいろ、きしょく
Romaji: hatairo, kishoku
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

situation; outlook

2

one's allegiance; affiliation; position

Kanji

Readings: キ、 はた
Meanings: national flag, banner, standard
Readings: ショク、 シキ、 いろ
Meaning: color

Example Sentence

旗色(はたいろ)(わる)いからこの(あたり)でやめよう。
➥The odds are against me, so I think I'll quit now.
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