Vocabulary
What does 制する (せいする, seisuru) mean?
制する (せいする, seisuru) means to control, dominate; to restrain.
Quick facts| Reading | せいする |
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| Romaji | seisuru |
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| Part of speech | transitive |
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| Level (estimated, JLPT framework) | N1 |
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N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonseisuru
to control, dominate; to restrain
- 1vs-s · transitive to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people); to bridle
- 2vs-s · transitive to get the better of
- 3vs-s · transitive to control; to command
Example sentences
相手チームを制して優勝した。
We defeated the opposing team and won the championship.
先手を制することが勝負の鍵です。
Seizing the initiative is the key to victory.
