司る
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 司る
1
to be in charge of; to manage; to direct; to administer; to preside over
Examples
市長は市政を司る。
The mayor administers the affairs of the city.
2
to rule; to govern; to control
Kanji in this Word
司
5 strokes
Frequency: 759
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
director
official
govt office
rule
administer
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つかさど.る
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
つ
つか
つかさ
掌
12 strokes
Frequency: 1757
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
palm of hand
rule
administer
conduct
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ショウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
てのひら
たなごころ
主
5 strokes
Frequency: 95
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
lord
chief
master
main thing
principal
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シュ
ス
シュウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ぬし
おも
あるじ
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
かず
ず
もん
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