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制する

Reading

Kana: せいする
Romaji: seisuru
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Definitions

vt
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

Kanji

Reading: セイ
Meanings: system, law, rule

Example Sentences

(やわら)よく(ごう)(せい)す。
➥Soft words win hard hearts.
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(どく)()って(どく)(せい)す。
➥Diamond cuts diamond.
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(かれ)らは国会(こっかい)過半数(かはんすう)(せい)した。
➥They commanded a majority in the Diet.
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(かれ)機先(きせん)(せい)された。
➥He had the jump on me.
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(どく)()って(どく)(せい)すだ!
➥We've got to fight fire with fire!
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(さき)んすれば(ひと)(せい)す、(はや)者勝(しゃが)ち。
➥First come, first served.
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