This is the 4320th most frequent Japanese word.
制し
"制し" means "to control" or "to dominate."
The word '制し' is used to indicate 'to control or dominate' another person in the context of competition.
彼は試合で相手を制した。
He controlled the opponent in the match.
The word '制し' is used to mean 'to manage or suppress' one's emotions.
感情を制しつつ、冷静に話を進めた。
While controlling his emotions, he calmly proceeded with the conversation.
Here, '制し' implies 'to effectively manage or oversee' time.