synonym Comparative
経営
VS
運営
Differences Between "経営" and "運営"
Option A
経営
Meaning
management; administration; running (a business)
Reading
けいえい (keiei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
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.
Option B
運営
Meaning
management, operation, administration
Reading
うんえい (unei)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
この図書館は市のボランティアによって運営されています。
This library is operated by city volunteers.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(management; administration; running (a business))"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 経営: Refers to running, managing, or administering a business, company, or store. Can be used with する as a verb (経営する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Running a department? Yes, business administration is vital! ...B-But more importantly, design our sweet future of "co-managing a household" perfectly right now! No failure allowed!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『企業の経営管理は本当に大変よ！...っ、でもね！それより遥かに重要なのは、あんたと私での「愛の共同経営（家庭）」の将来設計よ！今すぐ完璧にプランニングしなさい！』
- 運営: Refers to the management or running of organizations, facilities, services, or projects. It implies the practical aspects of keeping something going smoothly. (組織や施設、サービス、プロジェクトなどを管理・実行することに使われます。物事を円滑に進めるための実務的な側面を指します。)
- 経営: Refers to running, managing, or administering a business, company, or store. Can be used with する as a verb (経営する). ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'Running a department? Yes, business administration is vital! ...B-But more importantly, design our sweet future of "co-managing a household" perfectly right now! No failure allowed!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『企業の経営管理は本当に大変よ！...っ、でもね！それより遥かに重要なのは、あんたと私での「愛の共同経営（家庭）」の将来設計よ！今すぐ完璧にプランニングしなさい！』
- 運営: Refers to the management or running of organizations, facilities, services, or projects. It implies the practical aspects of keeping something going smoothly. (組織や施設、サービス、プロジェクトなどを管理・実行することに使われます。物事を円滑に進めるための実務的な側面を指します。)
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