Word details

制御

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 制御

Dictionary

Entry

いぎょ
制禦
制馭
~する Verb
Noun
Transitive
Freq #3722
1

control (of a machine, device, etc.)

Examples
オレ自身を制御する力を失い始める。
I begin to lose control of myself.
2

control (over an opponent, one's emotions, etc.); governing; management; suppression; keeping in check

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
12 strokes
Frequency: 1087
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

honorable
manipulate
govern

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
おん-
お-
み-
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
17 strokes

Meanings

defend
protect
resist
ward off

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ふせ.ぐ
12 strokes

Meanings

driving (horse)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ギョ

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