飛ひ車しゃ角かく落おち

noun

shogi handicap of rook and bishop

A shogi handicap where the stronger player removes their rook (飛車) and bishop (角行) before the game starts. Used in shogi contexts.

• プロとアマの対たい局きょくでは、飛ひ車しゃ角かく落おちのハンデがつくことがある。

  In matches between professionals and amateurs, a handicap of rook and bishop is sometimes given.

noun

missing key players or pieces; handicapped situation

Figurative extension: participating in a competition or endeavor while lacking crucial members, resources, or advantages. Often used metaphorically outside shogi.

• 主しゅ力りょく選せん手しゅが二人ふたりも欠けつ場じょうして、まるで飛ひ車しゃ角かく落おちの状じょう態たいだ。

  With two key players absent, it's like playing with a rook-and-bishop handicap.