掌握
しょうあく
grasping; seizing; holding; commanding
Meaning
- grasping; seizing; holding; commanding; having control over
Example sentences
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.
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She has good control over her class.
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.