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JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

coach
command
urge
lead
supervise

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トク
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ただ
ただし

Common Words

んとく
Noun
Freq #4428
1

Noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; Transitive verb

supervision; control; superintendence; direction

Examples
代表取締役は取締役の職務の執行を監督するものだ。
The Representative Director supervises Directors' performance of duties.
2

director; superintendent; supervisor; coach; foreman; manager; overseer; controller; boss

Examples
監督はチームをトーナメント優勝に今一歩という所までもっていったのに悔しいことだった。
It was annoying, as the manager took his team to a near-miss in the tournament.
基督教
リストきょう
Noun
Freq #18097
1

Christianity

Examples
キリスト教を信仰していますか。
Do you believe in Christianity?
基督
Noun
Usually kana
Freq #20893
1

Christ

Examples
キリストは人類のために一度死なれた。
Christ died once for all humans.
とく
Noun
Freq #21242
1

heir; successor

2

family estate; family fortune; inheritance

3

Historical term

headship of a family

うとく
Noun
Freq #24272
1

governor-general; governor; viceroy

いとく
Noun
Freq #24764
1

admiral; commodore

Examples
トラファルガー広場にはネルソン提督の彫像がある。
There is a statue of Admiral Nelson in Trafalgar Square.
いがかんとく
Noun
Freq #45131
1

movie director; film director

Examples
ある映画監督が一目見てケイトに魅了されました。
The movie director was enchanted by Kate at first sight.
うとく
Noun
Freq #48012
1

government-general

んばかんとく
Noun
Freq #48246
1

field overseer; site foreman

Examples
母さんは、女だてらに男だらけの中、建設会社で現場監督をしている。
Mum, a mere woman surrounded by men, works in a construction company as a site foreman.
んとくかん
Noun
Freq #55022
1

inspector

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