統制
The act of controlling or regulating a system, organization, or group of people to ensure order or compliance.
Examples
3 of 5自分を統制するのは難しいね。
It's hard to control yourself, isn't it?
本実験では、変数を厳密に統制する必要がある。
In this experiment, it is necessary to strictly control the variables.
企業の内部統制を強化することが求められている。
Strengthening internal corporate controls is required.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Tou (govern) + Sei (system/control) = Governing a system.
Quick Quiz
独裁国家では、情報の流れが厳しく（ ）されている。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 統制
Examples
自分を統制するのは難しいね。
informalIt's hard to control yourself, isn't it?
本実験では、変数を厳密に統制する必要がある。
academicIn this experiment, it is necessary to strictly control the variables.
企業の内部統制を強化することが求められている。
businessStrengthening internal corporate controls is required.
戦時中、言論は厳しく統制されていた。
formalDuring the war, speech was severely controlled.
チームの統制が取れていないと、試合には勝てない。
everydayIf the team lacks discipline/control, they cannot win the match.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
統制が取れる
to be well-disciplined/controlled
統制を失う
to lose control
統制経済
controlled economy
Often Confused With
Seigyo is often for machines or biological processes; Tousei is for social systems, groups, or abstract concepts.
Usage Notes
Common in IELTS when discussing governance, media censorship, or scientific experimental design (controlled variables).
Common Mistakes
Avoid using for physical control of a vehicle (use 'unten' or 'seigyo').
Memory Tip
Tou (govern) + Sei (system/control) = Governing a system.
Word Origin
Tou (to unify/rule) and Sei (to control/limit).
Grammar Patterns
Quick Quiz
独裁国家では、情報の流れが厳しく（ ）されている。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 統制
Related Vocabulary
More general words
現実
B1The world or the state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.
困難
B1The state or quality of being hard to do or to accomplish; a situation that is hard to deal with.
種類
B1A group of people or things having similar characteristics; a type, kind, or category. Used for biological species, types of products, or categories of ideas.
制約
B2A condition that keeps someone or something under control or limits what they can do; a restriction or constraint.
実現可能性
B2The degree to which a plan or idea is likely to be successful or can be done; feasibility.
多岐
B2Branching out in many directions; wide-ranging or multifaceted. It is used to describe interests, topics, or problems that are diverse and complex.
相応
B2Appropriate, suitable, or corresponding to a certain level, status, or ability. It is often used to describe costs or rewards that match the effort or quality.
必須
B2Something that is absolutely necessary or required. It cannot be omitted or avoided.
正当
B2Being lawful, fair, or based on a logical or moral reason; legitimate.
重複
B2Duplication, overlap, or repetition. It refers to situations where the same thing exists in multiple places or happens more than once unnecessarily.
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