おう
Meanings
Expression
Verb (1-dan)
1. to check (in chess)
2. to threaten (somebody's position, etc.); to close in (on somebody)
Kanji used
king
hand
hang
Composed of
king; ruler; tycoon; magnate; king (of the senior player)
to lay hands on; to touch; to care for; to look after; to make off with; to steal
Composed of
to hang up (e.g. a coat, a picture on the wall); to let hang; to put on (e.g. a blanket); to put on top of; to put on (glasses, etc.); to wear (a necklace, etc.); to make (a call)