What does 支配 mean?
支配 is a Japanese noun meaning “rule, control, direction” in English. It can also be translated as “direction, control (of one's destiny, public opinion, etc.), government” depending on context. It is written as 支配 in kanji, しはい in hiragana, and shihai in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentence
静けさが森を支配していた。
Silence reigned in the forest.