Word details
制する
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 制する.
Dictionary
Entry
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
制
system, law, rule
8 strokesFrequency 108JLPT N2Grade 5
On
セイ
Vocabulary quiz
Build your vocabulary
Add words to your personal quiz list and practice recall with the words you actually look up.