Meaning and Usage
"運用" (うんよう) refers to the practical use or management of resources, systems, or methods. It often implies active handling or operation rather than just theoretical knowledge.
Common Contexts
You will frequently see "運用" used in business, finance, and technology contexts, such as managing funds (資金の運用), operating systems (システムの運用), or applying new technologies (技術の運用).
Collocations and Patterns
- 資金の運用: managing or investing funds
- システムを運用する: to operate or run a system
- 技術を運用する: to apply or utilize technology
Register and Nuance
"運用" is a formal noun often used in professional or technical settings. It conveys a sense of deliberate and skillful management or application.
Common Learner Mistake
Learners sometimes confuse "運用" with "使用" (しよう), which means "use" in a more general or physical sense. "運用" emphasizes management and practical application, often with an element of strategy or efficiency.