支配
N3しはい
[shihai]
Meanings
1.NounNoun・suruTransitive
rule; domination; control
2.NounNoun・suruTransitive
direction; management; guidance
3.NounNoun・suruTransitive
control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.); governing; influence; sway
4.NounNoun・suruTransitive
《grammar》government
Examples
彼は会社を支配しようとした。
He tried to take control of the company.
恐怖に支配されてはいけない。
You must not be controlled by fear.
この地域は長く外国に支配された。
This region was controlled by foreign powers for long.