統制|とうせいtousei[0]heiban (flat)
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- noun, suru verb, transitive verbregulation; control
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 統制する(とうせいする) |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 統制します(とうせいします) |
| Negative (nai) | 統制しない(とうせいしない) |
| polite (masen) | 統制しません(とうせいしません) |
| classical zu / nu | 統制せず・統制せぬ(とうせいせず・とうせいせぬ) |
| Past (ta) | 統制した(とうせいした) |
| polite (mashita) | 統制しました(とうせいしました) |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 統制しなかった(とうせいしなかった) |
| polite (masen deshita) | 統制しませんでした(とうせいしませんでした) |
| Te form | 統制して(とうせいして) |
| Potential | 統制できる(とうせいできる) |
| Passive | 統制される(とうせいされる) |
| Causative | 統制させる(とうせいさせる) |
| Causative passive | 統制させられる(とうせいさせられる) |
| Conditional (ba) | 統制すれば(とうせいすれば) |
| tara | 統制したら(とうせいしたら) |
| Volitional | 統制しよう(とうせいしよう) |
| polite (mashou) | 統制しましょう(とうせいしましょう) |
| Imperative | 統制しろ(とうせいしろ) |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
- Synonym制御せいぎょNeutralControls machines, devices or emotions, as in 「自動制御」「感情を制御する」; 「統制」 is about unifying many parties and directing them under a set policy.
- SynonymコントロールNeutralLoanword for controlling or adjusting; common in colloquial speech with a very wide range of objects. 「統制」 leans written/formal and stresses coordinating the whole.
- Synonym管理かんりNeutralManaging affairs or facilities; the broadest of these words. 「統制」 stresses binding and coordinating under a unified policy, often with a restrictive nuance.
- Synonym規制きせいNeutralRestricting by rules, whether laws or 「自主規制」, as in 「規制緩和」; 「統制」 emphasizes unified coordination and overall control.
- Synonym統括とうかつNeutralOverseeing the whole and consolidating management, as in 「統括部長」; 「統制」 is about unified control and restraint under a policy.
- Synonym管制かんせいNeutralConcentrated management and restriction, common in 「航空管制」「報道管制」 and usable in economics; 「統制」 puts more weight on unifying many parties.
- Synonym支配しはいNeutralRuling, dominating or swaying; 「統制」 centers on unified control at the organizational level.
- Synonym取り締まりとりしまりNeutralCracking down and policing, as in 「交通取り締まり」; 「統制」 centers on unified control.
- Synonym統御とうぎょWrittenWritten/formal prose: commanding and directing subordinates or troops; 「統制」 focuses on keeping the whole unified and orderly, and on restricting by policy.
- Related管轄かんかつNeutralAdministrative jurisdiction and its scope, as in 「管轄外」; 「統制」 is unified control over conduct and activities, with no sense of authority boundaries.
- Related統一とういつNeutralMaking many things one and uniform, as in 「天下統一」; 「統制」 is the control and restraint exercised to that end.
- Related抑えおさえNeutralA noun for pressing down or keeping control, also self-restraint; 「統制」 centers on unified control of an organization.
- Related規律きりつNeutralDiscipline and order themselves, as in 「規律正しい」; 「統制」 is the control imposed to maintain that unified order.
- Related抑制よくせいNeutralSuppressing or curbing growth or emotions; 「統制」 aims at coordinating the whole, not merely pressing things down.
- Related操作そうさNeutralOperating machines, or manipulating data and public opinion; 「統制」 centers on unified control.
- Related操縦そうじゅうNeutralPiloting aircraft, or figuratively manipulating people; 「統制」 centers on unified control of an organization.
- Related拘束こうそくNeutralRestricting personal freedom or tying up someone's time; 「統制」 centers on unified control.
- Related抑止よくしWrittenWritten/formal prose: deterring or holding back, as in 「核抑止力」.
- Related制圧せいあつNeutralTotal suppression by force, as in 「暴動を制圧」; 「統制」 centers on unified control.
- Related節度せつどNeutralModeration in one's own words and deeds, as in 「節度を守る」; 「統制」 is unified restraint imposed on an organization or on conduct.
- Related規正きせいWrittenWritten/formal prose and rare: correcting or rectifying; only loosely related to 「統制」.
- Related制止せいしNeutralStopping an act on the spot, as in 「暴走を制止」; 「統制」 centers on unified control.
- Related監督かんとくNeutralSupervision and management, also a film director or coach; 「統制」 unifies the whole, while 「監督」 watches over how things are carried out.
- Related律するりっするWrittenWritten/formal prose: to discipline oneself or keep restraint, as in 「自らを律する」.
- Antonym自由じゆうNeutralAntonym on the axis of control vs. no control: freedom without restraint.
- Antonym放任ほうにんNeutralAntonym on the axis of control vs. no control: leaving things alone and not interfering.
- Antonym無秩序むちつじょNeutralAntonym on the axis of order vs. disorder: a state of chaos.
Use 「統制」 for unifying many parties and controlling them under a set policy, as in 「言論統制」「統制が取れる」. For restriction by rules, pick 「規制」; for controlling machines or emotions, 「制御」 or 「コントロール」. 「管理」 is the broadest for running affairs and facilities, 「監督」 watches over execution, and 「支配」 means domination. The antonyms are 「自由」 and 「放任」.
Usage comparisons are AI-assisted and cross-checked by multiple models; for study reference only


