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督
supervise · direct · urge · superintend
N1On: とく
Memory Aid
'Toku' — You TOOK a close look to SUPERVISE the project.
Imagine an 'uncle' (叔) with a huge 'eye' (目) constantly watching over you, SUPERVISING your every move.
Vocabulary
監督かんとくsupervision, director, manager
督促とくそくdemand, urging (e.g., for payment)
督励とくれいencouragement, urging on
総督そうとくgovernor-general, viceroy
Example Sentences
映画監督が撮影を監督する。
The film director supervises the filming.
彼は家賃の督促状を受け取った。
He received a letter demanding rent payment.
先生は生徒たちを督励し、最後まで諦めないように促した。
The teacher encouraged the students and urged them not to give up until the very end.
その地域の総督は絶大な権力を持っていた。
The governor-general of that region held immense power.