N21179/1725

おさめる

Ichidan verbverb (generic)transitive verb

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Meanings

  • to rule, to govern, to reign over, to administer, to manage (e.g. a household)
  • to subdue, to suppress, to quell, to settle (e.g. a dispute)

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Example sentences

おう長年ながねんこのくにおさめた

The king ruled this country for many years.

彼女かのじょきびしさとやさしさで家庭かていおさめている

She manages her household with both strictness and kindness.

その将軍しょうぐん反乱はんらんおさめることができなかった。

That general was unable to suppress the rebellion.

熟練じゅくれんした外交官がいこうかん両国りょうこくかんあらそいをおさめた

A skilled diplomat settled the dispute between the two countries.

民衆みんしゅう信頼しんらいなければ、くにながおさめることむずかしいとわれている。

It is said that without gaining the trust of the people, it is difficult to govern a country for long.