管理
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
3 of 5私は毎日、自分の健康を管理しています。
I manage my health every day.
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.
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
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
私は毎日、自分の健康を管理しています。
everydayI manage my health every day.
本物件は、弊社が責任を持って管理いたします。
formalOur company will take responsibility for managing this property.
パスワードの管理、もっと気をつけたほうがいいよ。
informalYou should be more careful with managing your passwords.
都市部における水資源の管理は、重要な研究課題である。
academicThe management of water resources in urban areas is an important research topic.
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。
businessIt is necessary to strictly manage the project schedule.
Word Family
Common Collocations
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
Keiei refers to managing a whole business or enterprise, while Kanri refers to the administration/maintenance of specific tasks or items.
Seigyo is technical 'control' (like a machine or software), whereas Kanri is human 'management' or 'supervision'.
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.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes use Kanri when they mean 'to control' a device; for operating a machine, use 'sousa' or 'seigyo' instead.
Memory Tip
Think of 'Kan' (tube/office) and 'Ri' (reason/logic). You are using logic to keep the 'pipes' or office systems running smoothly.
Word Origin
A Sino-Japanese compound: 'Kan' (to control/pipe) and 'Ri' (logic/principle/reason).
Grammar Patterns
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
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