expression, godan verb (-ru)
Used for animals, especially dogs, when one mounts another as a dominance or mating behavior.
犬が他の犬にマウントを取るのは、必ずしも性的な意味だけではない。
When a dog mounts another dog, it is not necessarily only for sexual reasons.
expression, godan verb (-ru)
assert dominance; one-up; show superiority
Colloquial; describes a person trying to establish psychological or social superiority over someone, often in conversation or relationships.
彼はすぐにマウントを取ろうとするから、話していて疲れる。
He always tries to assert dominance, so talking with him is exhausting.