Translation guide
The English word 'conquering' can refer to military conquest, overcoming challenges, or figuratively winning over people. This guide helps learners express these ideas naturally in Japanese.
To take control of a territory or people by force
To successfully deal with or gain control over something difficult, such as a fear, obstacle, or mountain
To gain the admiration, love, or support of people, often through charm or effort
Literally 'to grab someone's heart', meaning to captivate or win someone's affection.
彼は彼女の心を掴んだ。
He conquered her heart.
征服 (せいふく) is for military or territorial conquest, while 克服 (こくふく) is for overcoming personal challenges. Using 征服 for personal fears sounds unnatural.
Avoid directly translating 'conquering' as 征服する when referring to non-military contexts like 'conquering a fear' or 'conquering a market'. Use 克服する or other context-appropriate terms.
The most direct translation for 'conquering' in a military or territorial sense. Can be used as a noun or verb (征服する).
その国は隣国を征服した。
That country conquered its neighbor.
Emphasizes gaining control or suppressing resistance, often used in military or police contexts.
軍隊が反乱軍を制圧した。
The army subdued the rebel forces.
Often used for capturing a fortress, castle, or in gaming contexts. Can also mean 'strategy guide'.
城を攻略するのは難しかった。
Conquering the castle was difficult.
Used for overcoming personal challenges, fears, weaknesses, or difficulties. Not for military conquest.
彼は高所恐怖症を克服した。
He conquered his fear of heights.
Often used for conquering mountains, achieving dominance in sports, or completing a challenging route. Has a nuance of 'mastering' or 'dominating'.
彼はついにエベレストを制覇した。
He finally conquered Everest.
Literally 'to strike and win', meaning to overcome difficulties, temptations, or opponents through effort.
困難に打ち勝つ。
To conquer difficulties.
To charm or fascinate, often used when someone wins over an audience or group.
彼の演奏は聴衆を魅了した。
His performance conquered the audience.
To win someone over through cunning or manipulation. Has a negative nuance.
彼は巧みに彼女を籠絡した。
He skillfully conquered her (manipulated her feelings).