Vocab Info
N1 する-verb (special), Transitive verb
制するto hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle, to get the better of, to control, to command
Dictionary Definition
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する-verb (special), Transitive verb
1.
to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle
2.
to get the better of
3.
to control, to command
All Forms
制する 【せいする】
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Examples
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法を制するのは政治家の役目である。
It is the role of politicians to control the law.
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警察官たちが殺到する群衆を制しています。
The police are working to control the surging crowd.
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過半数の賛成を制した法案が可決されたそうです。
It seems that the bill, which commanded majority approval, has been passed.
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天皇は律令を制することで中央集権的な国家体制を築いた。
By controlling legal codes, the Emperor established a centralized government.
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子供ならいざ知らず、大人なら感情を制することができて然るべきだ。
For children, it's understandable, but adults should be able to keep their emotions in check.
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