治める (おさめる): meaning and examples

Key takeaways

治める (おさめる) means to govern / to manage / to subdue.

See example sentences below.

治める at a glance

治める

おさめるosameru

N3verb

to govern / to manage / to subdue

治めるおさめるosameruN3Japanese vocabulary

Core meaning

to govern / to manage / to subdue

Example 1

彼は国をしっかり治めている。

Translation

He governs the country firmly.

Example 2

敵を早く治めることが重要だ。

Translation

It is important to subdue the enemy quickly.