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How to say "Management" in Japanese
Both words can translate to "management", but which should you choose?
Japanese Option A
管理
かんり (kanri)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
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Japanese Option B
経営
けいえい (keiei)
N3 / CEFR Syllabus
Nuance Contrast & Translation Difference
When translating "management" into Japanese, you must choose carefully between 管理 and 経営.
In Japanese, 管理 (かんり (kanri)) is typically associated with "management; control; administration; maintenance" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to managing, controlling, administering, or maintaining environments, resources, or schedules. Often used as 自己管理 or 健康管理. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Management! Your schedule is under my absolute management! ...っ, Baka! D-Don't think of it as strict control! Think of it as my deep, premium love!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『かんり（管理）よ！あんたのスケジュールも、健康状態も、全部私が完璧に管理（支配）してあげるわ！…っ, 束縛だなんて思わないでよね！これって極上の愛なんだから！』.
On the other hand, 経営 (けいえい (keiei)) maps to "management; administration; running (a business)" (Syllabus Level: N3) and represents Refers to running, managing, or administering a business, company, or store. Can be used with する as a verb. A literal translation of "management" can often sound unnatural to native Japanese speakers if mixed up!
Bilingual Context for "管理"
個人情報漏洩を防ぐために、社内のセキュリティポリシーに従って重要書類を厳重に_______することが義務づけられています。
In order to prevent personal information leakage, it is obligated to strictly manage important documents in accordance with the company security policy.
Bilingual Context for "経営"
祖父は長年、地元で小さなスーパーを経営していました。
My grandfather ran a small local supermarket for many years.
Nuance Mastery Quiz
Which Japanese word perfectly fits this blank space?
Fill in the blank: "個人情報漏洩を防ぐために、社内のセキュリティポリシーに従って重要書類を厳重に_______することが義務づけられています。" (Meaning: "In order to prevent personal information leakage, it is obligated to strictly manage important documents in accordance with the company security policy.")
🎉 Correct Answer!
Remember: "管理" fits here because it means "management; control; administration; maintenance" in the context of: "In order to prevent personal information leakage, it is obligated to strictly manage important documents in accordance with the company security policy.". "経営" represents "management; administration; running (a business)".