JLPT N1 Advanced
治める
To govern a territory or quell a disturbance.
Readings
Other forms
治めます polite form
治めた plain past
治めて te-form
治められる passive/potential
1 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To Rule / To Govern
Describes the act of administering a country, region, or organization to maintain order and stability.
Example
その 王 は 国 を 平和 に 治め た 。
That king ruled the country peacefully.
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2 Verb (Ichidan, Transitive)
To Settle / To Suppress
Refers to quieting a disturbance, resolving a conflict, or alleviating a medical condition to restore a state of calm.
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