Translation guide
The English word "administration" covers several distinct meanings, from managing an organization to the government itself. This guide breaks down the most useful Japanese equivalents for each sense.
The act of running or managing something, such as a company, school, or computer system.
The most common and versatile word for management or administration of things, systems, or organizations. Covers everything from office administration to system administration.
彼は会社の管理を任されている。
He is in charge of the company's administration.
システム管理は重要な仕事です。
System administration is an important job.
Focuses on the operation and running of an organization, often implying ongoing management and decision-making. Common for schools, websites, and events.
学校の運営には多くの資金が必要だ。
The administration of a school requires a lot of funds.
このサイトの運営はボランティアによって行われている。
The administration of this site is carried out by volunteers.
Specifically refers to business management or administration, focusing on running a company for profit. Often used in contexts like business administration degrees.
彼は経営学を勉強している。
He is studying business administration.
会社の経営が悪化している。
The company's administration is deteriorating.
The group of people who govern a country, especially the executive branch, or a specific government led by a particular leader.
Refers to a political administration or regime, often used when talking about a specific government under a leader (e.g., the Biden administration).
バイデン政権は新しい政策を発表した。
The Biden administration announced a new policy.
政権交代が起こった。
A change of administration occurred.
The executive branch of government as an institution, distinct from the legislative and judicial branches. More formal and structural.
General word for 'government', but can be used for 'administration' in broad contexts. Less specific than 政権.
The process of administering something, like a drug, a test, or a law.
Specifically for the administration of medicine or drugs. Used in medical contexts.
医師は患者に薬を投与した。
The doctor administered medicine to the patient.
For the administration of laws, rules, or official duties. Also used for execution of tasks.
For administering tests, surveys, or policies. Emphasizes carrying out or putting into practice.
The people or office responsible for administrative tasks, like paperwork, scheduling, and support.
Refers to an administrative office or secretariat, often in schools, associations, or government bodies.
質問は事務局までお願いします。
Please direct questions to the administration office.
The administration department or management division within a company.
彼は管理部に所属している。
He belongs to the administration department.
General affairs department; handles administrative tasks like HR, accounting, and office management in Japanese companies.
管理 (kanri) is the broadest term for management/administration of things, systems, or people. 運営 (unei) emphasizes the ongoing operation and steering of an organization. 経営 (keiei) is specifically business management, focusing on profitability and corporate strategy.
While 管理 can mean administration, it is not used for a political administration like the Biden administration. Use 政権 (seiken) instead.
トランプ政権
the Trump administration
行政府は法律を執行する責任がある。
The administration is responsible for enforcing laws.
The administration is considering a tax increase.
法律の執行は警察の役目だ。
The administration of the law is the police's duty.
The administration of the exam is next week.
The work of administration (general affairs) covers a wide range.