“To get the better of” in Japanese
Short answer
To get the better of in Japanese is “制する” (seisuru). Full meaning: to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle; to get the better of; to control, to command.
Other ways to say “To get the better of” in Japanese
制す
seisu to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle; to get the better of; to control, to command
鼻を明かす
hanawoakasu to outwit, to get the better of, to leave (an opponent) dumbfounded
せいし
seishi to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle; to get the better of; to control, to command
せいする
seisuru to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle; to get the better of; to control, to command
せいす
seisu to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle; to get the better of; to control, to command
やり込める
yarikomeru to talk (someone) down, to argue down, to silence, to put (someone) in their place, to corner in an argument, to get the better of
せいしよう
seishiyoo to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle; to get the better of; to control, to command
せいさ
seisa to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle; to get the better of; to control, to command
せいしゃ
seisha to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle; to get the better of; to control, to command
制そ
seiso to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle; to get the better of; to control, to command
制し
seishi to hold back (e.g. emotions), to rein in (e.g. a horse, unruly people), to bridle; to get the better of; to control, to command
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