Vocab Info
N1 する Verb (Special)
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
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Word Type
する Verb (Special)
単語の種類
五段動詞
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法を制するのは政治家の役目である。
The role of politicians is to control the law. {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}
警察官たちが殺到する群衆を制しています。
The police officers are controlling the rushing crowd. {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}
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 gained more than half of the approval was passed. {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}
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。
The Emperor established a centralized national system by controlling the legal codes. {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}
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。
It's understandable for children, but adults should be able to control their emotions. {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}