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制する
せいする
N1
suru verb
transitive 他動詞
Meanings
1
to control
2
to command
3
to hold back (e.g. emotions)
4
to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people)
5
to bridle
6
to get the better of
Example sentence
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.
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Kanji in this word
制
System, Law, Rule
8 strokes
More words with
制
制度
せいど ·
system
N3
体制
たいせい ·
order
N2
制裁
せいさい ·
restraint
N1
規制
きせい ·
regulation
N3
制作
せいさく ·
work (e.g., film, book)
Full entry on Jisho
N2
抑制
よくせい ·
control
N1
強制
きょうせい ·
obligation
N1
制定
せいてい ·
enactment
N1
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