What does 制する mean?
制する is a Japanese verb meaning “to control, to command” in English. It can also be translated as “to get the better of, to control” depending on context. It is written as 制する in kanji, せいする in hiragana, and seisuru in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentences
毒をもって毒を制すだ！
We've got to fight fire with fire!
彼らは国会で過半数を制した。
They commanded a majority in the Diet.