御ぎょす

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

drive (a horse, carriage)

Used for driving or steering a horse-drawn vehicle or similar conveyance. Often seen in historical or literary contexts.

See also: 御する

• 彼かれは馬ば車しゃを御ぎょすのが上手じょうずだった。

  He was skilled at driving a horse-drawn carriage.

godan verb (-su), transitive verb

control; manage

Extended meaning: to control or manage a situation, organization, or people. Slightly formal or literary.

See also: 御する

• 彼かれは難むずかしい状じょう況きょうをうまく御ぎょした。

  He skillfully managed the difficult situation.