監督
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 監督
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.
Kanji in this Word
監
15 strokes
Frequency: 408
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
oversee
official
govt office
rule
administer
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
けん
督
13 strokes
Frequency: 534
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
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