制する
せいする
seisuru
JLPT N1verbVocabularyLevel 89 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
制する (せいする (seisuru)) means "to control". The reading is せいする (seisuru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to control
Also : to hold back · to bridle · to command
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Example Sentences
感情を制する力は人生で最も大切なスキルだ。
かんじょうをせいするちからはじんせいでもっともたいせつなすきるだ。
The ability to control emotions is the most important life skill.
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
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