(せいぎょ)

せいぎょ
noun, verb (suru)
control, regulation
1. control, regulation, governing
The act of controlling or regulating something, especially machinery, systems, or physical forces. Often used in technical and scientific contexts for precise management of processes or devices.
温度(おんど)制御(せいぎょ)する。
To control the temperature.
この装置(そうち)はコンピューターで制御(せいぎょ)されている。
This device is controlled by a computer.
(くるま)制御(せいぎょ)(うしな)って(かべ)にぶつかった。
The car lost control and crashed into a wall.

A technical term most commonly found in engineering, computing, and science. Compared to コントロール, 制御(せいぎょ) sounds more technical and formal, and is preferred in written and academic contexts.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 制御(せいぎょ)する — to control, to regulate
  • 制御(せいぎょ)(うしな)う — to lose control
  • 制御(せいぎょ)装置(そうち) — control device
  • 制御(せいぎょ)システム — control system
  • 制御(せいぎょ)(ばん) — control panel
  • 遠隔(えんかく)制御(せいぎょ) — remote control