運営

• Reading: うんえい
• Romaji: unei
• Kanji breakdown: 運 (un) — to carry, to transport; 営 (ei) — to manage, to operate
• Pronunciation: /ɯɴ.eː/

Meaning

Management; administration; operation. The act of running or operating an organization, event, or system.

A noun and suru-verb meaning to manage or operate. While 管理 focuses on control and oversight, 運営 emphasizes the active running and operation of something. Common collocations include 運営する (to operate), サイト運営 (site administration), 運営費 (operating costs), and 運営委員会 (steering committee).

Examples

1. このイベントはボランティアが運営している。 This event is run by volunteers.
2. ウェブサイトの運営にはお金がかかる。 It costs money to operate a website.
3. 学校の運営について保護者と話し合った。 We discussed the school's management with parents.

Usage Guide

Context: business, organizations, events

Tone: neutral

Origin & History

Composed of 運 (to carry, to transport, luck) and 営 (to manage, to operate). The combination conveys the idea of carrying forward and managing an operation.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal