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支配

しはい

noun (common) (futsuumeishi), noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru
  • rule
  • control
  • direction

Related Kanji

支 branch, support, sustain, branch radical (no. 65)
配 distribute, spouse, exile, rationing

Example Sentences

静けさが森を支配していた。
Silence reigned in the forest.
誰がこの国を支配していたか。
Who ruled this country?
妻は気分に支配されやすい。
My wife is subject to moods.
彼の会社は彼が支配している。
His company is under his control.
冬の支配が終わりに近づいた。
Winter's reign was nearing its end.