Translation guide
The English word 'controlling' can refer to managing, regulating, or dominating something or someone. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for these meanings, from neutral management to negative domination.
To express the idea of managing, supervising, or being in control of a process, organization, or situation.
The most common and neutral term for managing or controlling systems, resources, or operations.
He is controlling the entire project.
Implies centralized control, often used for government or organizational regulation.
The government is trying to control prices.
Means to grasp or seize control, often used in political or strategic contexts.
He seized control of the company.
To express the idea of keeping something within limits, such as emotions, speed, or spending.
Common verb for suppressing or holding back something like emotions, urges, or increases.
It's hard to control my anger.
Technical term for controlling machines or systems, also used for self-control.
This device automatically controls the temperature.
Loanword from English, widely used in casual and business contexts for controlling various things.
Controlling my weight is tough.
To express the negative sense of controlling another person's actions or thoughts.
Strong word for dominating or ruling over someone, often with a negative connotation.
He completely controls his family.
Implies manipulation, like pulling strings; often used for controlling people from behind the scenes.
Means to make someone do as one wishes; conveys a sense of imposing one's will.
To express being in a position of control or influence, often in competitive or strategic contexts.
Using コントロールする for controlling a person can sound unnatural or overly direct. Instead, use 支配する or 操る for negative control, or 管理する for supervision.
He is good at managing his subordinates. (Not 'controlling' in a negative sense)
彼女は人を操るのがうまい。
She is good at controlling people.
He tries to control everything his way.
彼がチームを牛耳っている。
He is controlling the team.