制する
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 制する
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.
Kanji in this Word
制
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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