管理

• Reading: かんり
• Romaji: kanri
• Kanji breakdown: 管 (kan) — pipe, tube, to control; 理 (ri) — reason, logic, to manage
• Pronunciation: /kaɴ.ɾi/

Meaning

Control; management. The process of overseeing and directing operations, resources, or people.

A noun and suru-verb meaning to manage or control. 管理 implies systematic oversight and is used across business, IT, health, and daily life contexts. Common collocations include 管理する (to manage), 管理者 (manager/administrator), 品質管理 (quality control), and 健康管理 (health management).

Examples

1. パスワードの管理はしっかりしたほうがいい。 You should be careful about managing your passwords.
2. 彼はビルの管理人として働いている。 He works as a building manager.
3. プロジェクトの管理が上手な人を探している。 We're looking for someone who's good at project management.

Usage Guide

Context: business, IT, daily life

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 管 (pipe, tube, to control) and 理 (reason, logic, to manage). The combination conveys the idea of systematic control and rational management.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal