noun
losing one's livelihood; being unable to make a living
Refers to a situation where one can no longer earn a living, often due to job loss or economic hardship.
不況で食い上げになる人が増えている。
More people are losing their livelihoods due to the recession.
noun
suspension of a samurai's rice stipend
Historical term for the discontinuation of a samurai's annual rice allowance, often as a punishment or due to domain financial troubles.
江戸時代、不行跡により食い上げを命じられる武士もいた。
In the Edo period, some samurai were ordered to have their rice stipends suspended for misconduct.
noun
fish swimming upward after biting a hook
Fishing term describing the moment a hooked fish swims toward the surface, creating slack in the line.
食い上げの瞬間を見逃すと、魚に逃げられることがある。
If you miss the moment the fish swims upward after biting, it can sometimes get away.