control in Japanese
control in Japanese is コントロール, 制御, 対照 — control means to direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
control in Japanese
コントロール
Pronounced: kontorōru
制御
Pronounced: seigyo
対照
Pronounced: taishō
支配
Pronounced: shihai
(countable, uncountable) An influence or authority over something.
制御装置
Pronounced: seigyosōchi
The method and means of governing the performance of any apparatus, machine or system, such as a lever, handle or button.
操る
Pronounced: ayatsuru
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
コントロール
Pronounced: kontorōru
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
制御
Pronounced: seigyo
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
支配
Pronounced: shihai
(transitive) To exercise influence over; to suggest or dictate the behavior of.
What does "control" mean?
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verb To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
"The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm."
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noun Power or authority to direct or manage something.
"The new manager took control of the failing project."
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noun A device such as a button, lever, or switch used to operate a machine.
"He fiddled with the controls until the volume was right."
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noun A group or sample used as a baseline for comparison in an experiment.
"The control group received a placebo instead of the actual drug."
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control in a sentence
- The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm.
- She learned to control her temper over the years.
- The new manager took control of the failing project.
- The council has lost control of the building project because nobody is in charge.
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What is "control" in Japanese?
"control" in Japanese is コントロール, 制御, 対照. control means: To direct or influence the behavior of someone or something.
How do you pronounce コントロール?
"control" in Japanese is コントロール, pronounced "kontorōru".
How do you use "control" in a sentence?
Example: "The pilot struggled to control the aircraft in the storm." In Japanese, "control" is コントロール, 制御, 対照.
Are there other ways to say "control" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 6 translations listed for "control": コントロール, 制御, 対照, 支配, 制御装置, 操る.
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