also: きしょく
The outlook for the match has turned unfavorable.
Assess the situation of the election campaign.
allegiance; affiliation; which side one is on
Indicates which group, faction, or side a person supports or belongs to. Often used in political, military, or organizational contexts.
His allegiance is still unclear.
He was asked to clarify which side he was on.
Things started looking bad for the team in the match.
Before the election, the party made clear which side it was on.
He waited to see how things were going before speaking up.
He's known for switching sides depending on the situation.