Word details

監視塔

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 監視塔

Dictionary

Entry

かんしとう
Noun
Freq #47855
1

watchtower

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

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
11 strokes
Frequency: 362
JLPT N1
Grade 6

Meanings

inspection
regard as
see
look at

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
み.る
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
とも
12 strokes
Frequency: 1708
JLPT N2
Grade 8

Meanings

pagoda
tower
steeple

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
トウ

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