NichiDict

治める

N3
おさめる
[osameru]
Illustration for 治める

Meanings

1.IchidanTransitive

to rule; to govern; to reign over; to administer; to manage (e.g. a household)

2.IchidanTransitive

to subdue; to suppress; to quell; to settle (e.g. a dispute)

Examples

昔、賢明な王様が国を治めていました

The king was ruling the country.

優れた指導者が組織を治める

Excellent leaders govern organizations.

平和に国を治めることが大切だ。

Governing a country in peace is what truly matters.