搦め手

からめて

Also written 搦手, からめで

Meanings

1. Noun rear gate (esp. of castle); back entrance See also: 大手 (おおて).
2. (opponent's) weak point
3. force attacking the rear of a castle See also: 大手 (おおて).
4. official in charge of imprisoning offenders

Kanji

• 搦 bind; tie; approx.. Read as からめる.
• 手 hand. Read as て.

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