Word details

王手

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 王手.

Dictionary

Entry

王手うてNoun~する VerbFreq #36815
1

Shogi

check

Examples
王手をかけられたほうは、玉を逃げるなどの方法で王手を防がねばなりません。
The checked player must find a way for the king to escape and block the check.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

king, rule, magnate

4 strokesFrequency 684JLPT N2Grade 1

On

オウ-ノウ

Nanori

おおおおきみ

hand

4 strokesFrequency 60JLPT N4Grade 1

On

シュ

Kun

て--てた-

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