Jisho

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Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
1. to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to administer; to preside over
  • しちょう市長
  • しせい市政
  • つかさど司る
The mayor administers the affairs of the city.
Godan verb with 'ru' ending, Transitive verb
2. to rule; to govern; to control
Other forms
掌る 【つかさどる】
Notes
掌る: Rarely-used kanji form.

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