Vocab Info
N1 Suru verb (special class), 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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Suru verb (special class), Transitive verb
1.
to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle
Suru verb (special class), Transitive verb
2.
to get the better of
Suru verb (special class), Transitive verb
3.
to control, to command
All Forms
制する 【せいする】
Details
Pitch Accent
せ
い
す
る
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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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