Japanese word

司る

Pronunciation

Romajitsukasadoru

Meaning

  • verbadminister

Example

委員会が学校の運営を司ります。i in kai ga gak kō no un ei o tsukasado ri ma su

The committee administers the school's operations.

Illustration for 司る (administer)

More examples

古代には、王が国の祭事を司りました。ko dai ni wa ō ga kuni no sai ji o tsukasado ri ma shi ta

In ancient times, the king presided over the country's religious ceremonies.

Core concept

Describes holding authority over a whole field or operation and directing its proper functioning.

Common phrases

  • 政務を司るsei mu o tsukasado ru

    administer state affairs

  • 国政を司るkoku sei o tsukasado ru

    govern national affairs

  • 祭事を司るsai ji o tsukasado ru

    preside over religious ceremonies

Similar words

管理するkanrisuru: To control a thing, system, or organization and keep it functioning properly.
運営するuneisuru: To organize and run an organization, activity, or system.
統括するtōkatsusuru: To oversee and coordinate several groups or activities as a whole.
取り仕切るtorishikiru: To take charge of an activity or operation and manage its details.

Definition in Japanese

ある分野や機能を受け持ち、全体を管理する。a ru bun ya ya ki nō o u ke mo chi zen tai o kan ri su ru

Word origin

The native Japanese verb 司る (tsukasadoru, "to administer") reflects 司 (tsukasa, "office or official") joined with 取る (toru, "to take or handle"), meaning to take charge of an office or duty.

Usage tips

  • 司る (tsukasadoru) has a formal register, while 管理する (kanri suru) and 運営する (un'ei suru) are more common choices for everyday practical management.

Other meanings

  • governverb
  • preside oververb

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