する verb - special class, transitive verb

  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.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
 
制する せいする

Contained Kanji Breakdown

system, law, rule
セイ (5th, N3)
cow
うし ギュウ ご (2nd, N4)
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
dry, parch, ebb
ひ.る カン ほ.す (6th, N2)
towel, hanging scroll, width
キン フク おお.い (11th)
knife, standing sword radical (no. 18)
トウ