掌握
しょうあく
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding
Common word
Meanings
Noun, Suru verb, Transitive
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
Example sentences
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Tom was master of the situation in no time.
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She has good control over her class.
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Our opinion is an idea which we have; our conviction an idea which has us.
暴力団の組長は団員全部に規則を守らせ、恐怖感によって、団員を掌握した。
The gang leader made all the members toe the line, keeping control through fear.
先生はクラスを掌握しており、ふつうは、クラスの前に立って、授業の間じゅう生徒に講義をしています。
The teacher controls the class, usually standing in front of the students and lecturing to them during the lesson.