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監督
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 監督.
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Entry
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.
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