牛耳を執る

Reading

Kana: ぎゅうじをとる

Romaji: gyūjiwotoru

Definition

exp

v5r

1

to take the lead in; to control; to be the leader

Kanji

牛

Readings: ギュウ、 うし

Meaning: cow

耳

Readings: ジ、 みみ

Meaning: ear

執

Readings: シツ、 シュウ、 と.る

Meanings: tenacious, take hold, grasp, take to heart