せいする

制 する

Common word

  1. suru verb - special class, transitive verb

    to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle

    • 毒をもって毒を制すだ！
      We've got to fight fire with fire!
    • 彼は理性で情欲を制することが出来る。
      He is able to subordinate passion to reason.

  2. suru verb - special class, transitive verb

    to get the better of

  3. suru verb - special class, transitive verb

    to control, to command

    • 彼らは国会で過半数を制した。
      They commanded a majority in the Diet.