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統監 (とうかん) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
supervision ; supervisor
Refers to the act of overseeing or the person who oversees. Often used in formal or organizational contexts. The noun can take する to mean 'to supervise'.
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He is supervising the progress of the construction.
Kanji 統 overall, relationship, ruling 監 oversee, official, govt office Similar words 監かん 督とく 監督 is a more common word for 'supervision' or 'director', used in sports, film, and general management. 統監 is more formal and less frequent, often implying overarching oversight.
管かん 理り 管理 focuses on 'management' or 'administration' of resources or systems, while 統監 emphasizes supervisory authority over people or processes.
Etymology Compound of 統 (control, unite) and 監 (oversee, inspect). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the combination naturally yields the meaning 'supervise' or 'supervisor'.
