Translation guide
The concept of domination can be expressed in Japanese through words for control, supremacy, or overwhelming influence. The best choice depends on the context: political/military dominance, sports/competition, personal relationships, or abstract influence.
Expressing domination as exercising authority, power, or control over people, groups, or territories.
The most general term for domination, rule, or control. Used for political, economic, or psychological control.
That country brought its neighbor under its domination.
He completely dominates the company.
Refers to governance or rule, often with a connotation of administration. More formal and less about raw power.
The region was under foreign domination for many years.
Subduing or bringing under control by force, often military or police action.
The police dominated (suppressed) the riot.
Expressing domination as being overwhelmingly superior or consistently winning against opponents.
Overwhelming or overpowering. Often used as a suru-verb (圧倒する) to mean 'dominate' in a competitive sense.
He dominated his opponent in the match.
A situation where one person or team completely dominates, leaving no chance for others. Literally 'one-man stage'.
Conquest or domination, often used in phrases like '世界制覇' (world domination) in sports or business contexts.
Expressing domination as having a powerful, often intangible, influence over a field, discussion, or atmosphere.
Adjectival form meaning 'dominant' or 'prevailing'. Used for ideas, trends, or atmospheres.
His opinion dominated the meeting.
To sweep or dominate a market, field, or trend. Often used in business or cultural contexts.
To dominate or control behind the scenes. Colloquial and slightly negative.
Expressing domination as one person controlling or overpowering another in a relationship.
支配 (shihai) is about control and rule, often over a long period. 圧倒 (attou) is about overwhelming force or superiority in a specific situation, like a game or debate. Use 支配 for political or organizational domination, and 圧倒 for competitive or momentary domination.
A dictator dominates the country.
His talent dominated the other players.
The English noun 'domination' often translates naturally to a verb phrase in Japanese. Using the noun 支配 directly can sound stiff. Consider using 支配する or 圧倒する instead of just 支配.
He dominated the match.
The company's domination of the market is complete.
They achieved domination over their rivals.
That team is dominating the league.
It was his complete domination.
Aim for world domination.
That religion is dominant in this region.
その新製品は市場を席巻した。
The new product dominated the market.
彼が組織を牛耳っている。
He dominates the organization (from behind).