hold, consider, investigate
按 centers on applying controlled pressure or attention: physically holding something down, or mentally considering and investigating a matter by pressing into it.
按 combines 扌 (hand) with 安, which likely contributes both sound and the idea of pressing or settling. The hand component suggests physical holding or pressing, while 安 may reinforce the sense of making something settled or secure.
A hand 扌 pressing down on 安 (peace/calm) to hold it in place. Imagine using your hand to keep a peaceful situation steady while you consider it carefully.
For アン, picture an ant holding down a crumb: ant -> アン, and the tiny ant presses firmly to investigate its find.
chieftain (of the Ryukyu Kingdom)
travelling inspector of the provincial governments (Nara and Heian-period position)
ordination; laying on of hands
(Protestant) laying on of hands; ordination
masseuse; masseur
massaging plaster
ventral massage
pilot (of a boat)