NichiDict

制する

N1
せいする
[seisuru]
Illustration for 制する

Meanings

1.SuruTransitive

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

2.SuruTransitive

to get the better of

3.SuruTransitive

to control; to command

Examples

警備員が暴れる男を取り押さえて制した

The security guard restrained and subdued the violent man.

決勝戦を制して優勝旗を手に入れた。

We won the final and got the championship flag.

感情を制することが大切だ。

It's important to keep one's emotions in check.