A1 noun Neutral #2,990 most common

管理

kanri /kaɴɾi/

Management or administration of things, people, or situations to keep them in a desired state. It involves supervising, maintaining, and controlling resources or processes effectively.

Examples

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1

私は毎日、自分の健康を管理しています。

I manage my health every day.

2

本物件は、弊社が責任を持って管理いたします。

Our company will take responsibility for managing this property.

3

パスワードの管理、もっと気をつけたほうがいいよ。

You should be more careful with managing your passwords.

Word Family

Noun
管理
Verb
管理する
Adverb
管理的に
Adjective
管理的な
Related
管理者
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Memory Tip

Think of 'Kan' (tube/office) and 'Ri' (reason/logic). You are using logic to keep the 'pipes' or office systems running smoothly.

Quick Quiz

テストの前に、しっかり時間を___することが大切です。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 管理

Examples

1

私は毎日、自分の健康を管理しています。

everyday

I manage my health every day.

2

本物件は、弊社が責任を持って管理いたします。

formal

Our company will take responsibility for managing this property.

3

パスワードの管理、もっと気をつけたほうがいいよ。

informal

You should be more careful with managing your passwords.

4

都市部における水資源の管理は、重要な研究課題である。

academic

The management of water resources in urban areas is an important research topic.

5

プロジェクトのスケジュールを厳密に管理する必要があります。

business

It is necessary to strictly manage the project schedule.

Word Family

Noun
管理
Verb
管理する
Adverb
管理的に
Adjective
管理的な
Related
管理者

Common Collocations

時間管理 time management
体調管理 health/physical condition management
品質管理 quality control
在庫管理 inventory management
自己管理 self-management

Common Phrases

管理が行き届く

to be well-managed/well-maintained

管理職に就く

to take a managerial position

危機管理能力

crisis management ability

Often Confused With

管理 vs 経営

Keiei refers to managing a whole business or enterprise, while Kanri refers to the administration/maintenance of specific tasks or items.

管理 vs 制御

Seigyo is technical 'control' (like a machine or software), whereas Kanri is human 'management' or 'supervision'.

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Usage Notes

Kanri is a versatile word used for both physical objects (like a building) and abstract concepts (like time or data). It implies keeping things in order and preventing problems.

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Common Mistakes

Learners sometimes use Kanri when they mean 'to control' a device; for operating a machine, use 'sousa' or 'seigyo' instead.

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Memory Tip

Think of 'Kan' (tube/office) and 'Ri' (reason/logic). You are using logic to keep the 'pipes' or office systems running smoothly.

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Word Origin

A Sino-Japanese compound: 'Kan' (to control/pipe) and 'Ri' (logic/principle/reason).

Grammar Patterns

Noun + する (Suru-verb formation) Object + を + 管理する Compound nouns like [Noun] + 管理 (e.g., 時間管理)
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Cultural Context

In Japan, 'self-management' (jikokanri) is highly valued in the workplace, particularly regarding punctuality and health.

Quick Quiz

テストの前に、しっかり時間を___することが大切です。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 管理

Related Phrases

Related Words

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革命

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維持

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The act of keeping something in its current state, condition, or level over a period of time. It is commonly used to describe the maintenance of health, systems, relationships, or the status quo.

縮小

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The act of reducing the size, scale, or scope of something. It is commonly used when talking about downsizing operations, shrinking digital images, or narrowing the range of a project.

契約

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A legally binding agreement between two or more parties that specifies terms and conditions. It is commonly used for mobile phones, apartment rentals, and employment agreements.

取引

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A transaction or business deal involving the exchange of money, goods, or services. It refers to the process of doing business with another party or making a trade.

借金

A1

A sum of money that is borrowed from a person or an institution and is expected to be paid back. It refers to the state of owing money or the specific amount of debt accumulated.

予算

A1

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賃金

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