Word details

支配

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 支配.

Dictionary

Entry

支配はいNounTransitive~する VerbFreq #1943
1

rule; domination; control

Examples
静けさが森を支配していた。
Silence reigned in the forest.
2

direction; management; guidance

3

control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing; influence; sway

4

Grammar

government

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)

4 strokesFrequency 159JLPT N2Grade 5

On

Kun

ささ.えるつか.えるか.う

distribute, spouse, exile, rationing

10 strokesFrequency 359JLPT N2Grade 3

On

ハイ

Kun

くば.る

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