Translation guide
This English phrase means to manage or restrain something firmly, often with rules, supervision, or authority. Japanese expresses this through verbs and set phrases that emphasize strict management, suppression, or tight regulation.
The boss keeps the employees' attendance under strict control.
Means 'manage firmly/properly.' Slightly less intense than 厳しく, but still conveys tight control.
We must keep the project budget under strict control.
Implies very strict, often security-focused control. Used for dangerous items, classified information, etc.
Hazardous materials are kept under strict control.
To hold back emotions, impulses, or actions firmly.
Means 'to suppress' or 'to hold back.' Commonly used for emotions, desires, or impulses.
He kept his anger under strict control.
A more formal way to say 'strictly suppress.' Used in written or official contexts.
Often used for controlling machines or systems, but can apply to emotions in technical contexts.
It's difficult to keep emotions under strict control.
To monitor or restrict a person's actions closely.
Means 'to supervise strictly.' Used for children, workers, or anyone needing close oversight.
The juvenile on probation is kept under strict control.
Literally 'not take one's eyes off.' A natural, slightly informal way to say keep a close watch.
Means 'to restrict someone's actions.' More about limiting freedom than direct supervision.
To control something through strict regulations or legal measures.
管理 (kanri) is general management, 監督 (kantoku) is supervision of people, and 規制 (kisei) is regulation by rules. Choose based on what is being controlled.
Quality control is strictly enforced.
Seniors strictly supervise new employees.
Drugs are strictly regulated by law.
The English phrase 'keep under strict control' does not have a single fixed Japanese equivalent. Translating word-for-word (e.g., 厳しいコントロールの下に保つ) sounds unnatural. Use the verbs and phrases above depending on context.
The company keeps its finances under strict control.
She kept her temper under strict control.
The area is kept under strict control by the military.
The government is trying to keep inflation under strict control.
Please keep small children under strict control (don't take your eyes off them).
The patient is kept under strict control (their movements are restricted).
The dictatorship keeps the media under strict control.