監督
A person who oversees, supervises, or directs a group of people or a project. It is most commonly used to refer to a film director, a sports coach, or a site supervisor in a workplace.
Examples
3 of 5この映画の監督はとても有名です。
The director of this movie is very famous.
監督の指示に従い、安全を確保してください。
Please follow the supervisor's instructions to ensure safety.
監督、今日の練習は何時から?
Coach, what time is practice today?
Word Family
Memory Tip
Visualize a person standing on a platform 'looking down' (監 - watch) and 'commanding' (督 - urge) everyone below.
Quick Quiz
新しい野球チームの( )が決まりました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 監督
Examples
この映画の監督はとても有名です。
everydayThe director of this movie is very famous.
監督の指示に従い、安全を確保してください。
formalPlease follow the supervisor's instructions to ensure safety.
監督、今日の練習は何時から?
informalCoach, what time is practice today?
本論文では、教育現場における監督の役割を考察する。
academicThis paper examines the role of supervision in educational settings.
現場監督がプロジェクトの進捗を管理しています。
businessThe site supervisor is managing the project's progress.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
監督不行き届き
lack of supervision/oversight
監督責任
supervisory responsibility
総監督
general manager/executive director
Often Confused With
While 'coach' focuses on technical training, 'kantoku' refers to the overall head of the team or project.
Specifically refers to the creative direction of a play or performance, while 'kantoku' is the overall director.
Usage Notes
The word can be used as a noun or as a suru-verb. When referring to someone by their title, you can add it directly to their name, such as 'Tanaka-kantoku'.
Common Mistakes
English speakers sometimes use 'director' (ディレクター) for sports, but in Japanese, 'kantoku' is the standard term for a sports head coach.
Memory Tip
Visualize a person standing on a platform 'looking down' (監 - watch) and 'commanding' (督 - urge) everyone below.
Word Origin
Derived from Middle Chinese: 'Kan' (監) meaning to inspect/watch and 'Toku' (督) meaning to lead/urge.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In Japan, the 'Kantoku' of a sports team or movie is often treated with extreme respect and holds absolute authority over the group.
Quick Quiz
新しい野球チームの( )が決まりました。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 監督
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