溝腹綱 こうふくこう

kō fukukō

1. Not a gutless coward.; Not lacking courage.

1. Was a lifeline.; Was crucial.

1. Of the ditch belly rope; Relating to ditch belly rope

1. It is not my intention.; I have no intention.

1. It's not a big deal.; It's nothing serious.

1. Was a shallow person.; Was lacking in substance.

1. Not my bridge.; Not my responsibility.

1. Wasn't a lifeline.; Wasn't essential.

1. Probably a failure.; Probably doomed.

1. Was not a weakling.; Was not lacking in courage.

1. Wasn't a failure.; Didn't fall through.

1. Probably successful.; Likely to succeed.

1. Was not a lifeline.; Was not essential.

1. If/when the groove/channel/ditch was a lifeline/safety net.; If/when the groove/channel/ditch represented a last resort.

1. If/when the groove/ditch belly-rope exists.; If/when there is a groove/ditch belly-rope.

1. If/when the groove/channel is empty/dry.; If/when the ditch is shallow.