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“Being dominant” in Japanese

Short answer
蟠踞 bankyo ばんきょ

Being dominant in Japanese is “蟠踞” (bankyo). Full meaning: becoming firmly established, putting down strong roots; exercising authority, being dominant, holding sway; settling in a coiled shape.

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