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

俎板の鯉

俎の鯉

Reading

Kana: まないたのこい
Romaji: manaitanokoi
Kana
Romaji

Definition

exp
1

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

Kanji

Readings: ソ、 ショ、 いた、 まないた
Meanings: altar of sacrifice, chopping board
Readings: ハン、 バン、 いた
Meanings: plank, board, plate, stage
Readings: リ、 こい
Meaning: carp