Subdue in Japanese

"subdue" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.

治める

osameru

治reign, be at peace+めnot in this dictionary+るnot in this dictionary

2 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "subdue". The most common choice is shown first.

治

Top pick

reign, be at peace, calm down, subdue, quell, govt, cure, heal, rule, conserve

Reading: ji

8 strokes · peaceful, wisdom

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Where it comes from

Composed of water and platform. Governing water.

What it carries

Politics, treatment, rule. Represents governing.

Related kanji for "subdue"

押

subdue

ou · nature

Composed of hand and shell. Pressing shell with hand.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Japanese kanji for subdue?

The most common kanji for "subdue" is 治, read as ji. It means reign, be at peace, calm down. Related kanji: 押 (subdue).

How many strokes does 治 have?

治 has 8 strokes.