赤せき手しゅ空くう拳けん

noun

barehanded; starting with nothing but one's own abilities

A yojijukugo describing a situation where one has no weapons, wealth, or connections to rely on, and must depend solely on one's own resourcefulness. Often used when embarking on a new venture or challenge.

• 彼かれは赤せき手しゅ空くう拳けんで事じ業ぎょうを始はじめた。

  He started his business with nothing but his own resourcefulness.

• 赤せき手しゅ空くう拳けんで都と会かいに出でてきた若わか者ものたち。

  Young people who came to the city with nothing to rely on but themselves.