勒ろくする

suru verb (special), transitive verb

manage; control; rein in

Rare literary verb, often used in historical or formal contexts for managing or controlling something, especially with authority. The kanji 勒 originally refers to a bridle or reins.

• 将しょう軍ぐんは自みずから軍ぐんを勒ろくした。

  The general personally managed the army.

suru verb (special), transitive verb

carve; inscribe; write for posterity

Rare literary use, typically for carving or inscribing something, especially on stone or metal, to preserve it for future generations.

• 功こう績せきを石せき碑ひに勒ろくする。

  Inscribe one's achievements on a stone monument.