noun
shogi game with rook handicap
A shogi match where the stronger player removes their rook (飛車) before the game begins, as a handicap.
プロとアマの対局では、飛車落ちのハンデがつくことがある。
In matches between professionals and amateurs, a rook handicap may be given.
A handicap where the stronger player removes both the rook and the bishop.
Compound of 飛車 (rook) and 落ち (dropping, removing), referring to the handicap of playing without a rook.