Word details

制する

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 制する

Dictionary

Entry

いす
Transitive
Freq #4463
1

Suru verb - special class

to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to bridle

Examples
毒をもって毒を制すだ!
We've got to fight fire with fire!
彼は理性で情欲を制することが出来る。
He is able to subordinate passion to reason.
2

Suru verb - special class

to get the better of

3

Suru verb - special class

to control; to command

Examples
彼らは国会で過半数を制した
They commanded a majority in the Diet.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

8 strokes
Frequency: 108
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

system
law
rule

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ

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