English–Japanese
“control” in Japanese
How to say “control” in Japanese
“Control” in Japanese is 操る (ayatsuru).
Describes deliberately directing a person, animal, or tool so that it moves or acts according to one's intention.
Example sentences with 操る
彼女は巧みな話術で相手を操ります。kano jo wa taku mi na wa jutsu de ai te o ayatsu ri ma su
She skillfully manipulates the other person with her persuasive words.
Tips for using 操る
- 操る (ayatsuru) can sound skillful when it describes a horse or instrument, but it can sound negative when it describes influencing a person secretly.
Other Japanese words for “control”
大きな会社が市場を支配しています。ō ki na gai sha ga shi jō o shi hai shi te i ma su
A large company controls the market.
政府は価格を統制します。sei fu wa ka kaku o tō sei shi ma su
The government controls prices.
彼は怒りを制します。kare wa ika ri o sei shi ma su
He controls his anger.
彼は怒りをコントロールできます。kare wa ika ri o ko n to rō ru de ki ma su
He can control his anger.
工場の機械を制御します。kō jō no ki kai o sei gyo shi ma su
I control the factory machines.
彼が会議の主導権を握ります。kare ga kai gi no shu dō ken o nigi ri ma su
He takes control of the meeting.