Word · 単語
制する
Reading せいする
to hold back (e.g. emotions)
- 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
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例文 · examples
彼らは国会で過半数を制した。
They commanded a majority in the Diet.
sense 3 · to control
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.
sense 1 · to hold back (e.g. emotions)
先んずれば人を制す。
First come, first served.
毒をもって毒を制すだ！
We've got to fight fire with fire!
柔よく剛を制す。
Soft words win hard hearts.