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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of servant and dish. Watching dish.
Symbolism
Watch, supervise, confine. Represents watching.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Straining one's eyes
Words & Expressions
Proverbs & Idioms
監視の目は千里を見る
かんしのめはせんりをみる
The watchful eye sees a thousand miles
Vigilant oversight can detect problems from afar
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 監 mean in Japanese?
監 means oversee, official, govt office, rule, administer.
How do you read 監?
On'yomi: カン (KAN).
How many strokes does 監 have?
監 has 15 strokes. Its radical is 皿 (dish).
Is 監 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 監 (oversee, official, govt office, rule, administer) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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