盤踞

ばんきょ

Also written 蟠踞

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive becoming firmly established; putting down strong roots
2. exercising authority; being dominant; holding sway
3. settling in a coiled shape (orig. meaning)

Kanji

• 盤 game board. Read as バン.
• 踞 crouch; cower. Read as キョ.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists