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制する せいする N1

  1. to bridle; to hold back (e.g. emotions); to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people)
  2. to get the better of
  3. to command; to control

機先を制する きせんをせいする

  1. to beat someone to the punch; to forestall; to get the drop on (someone)
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