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王手をかける 【おうてをかける】

  1. [exp,v1] to check (in chess)
  2. [exp,v1] to threaten (someone's position, etc.); to close in (on someone)
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Kanji in this word:

Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings
King, Rule, Magnate オウ, -ノウ
Hand シュ, ズ て, て-, -て, た-