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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
Words written with 監
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
Anime & Manga
監獄学園〈プリズンスクール〉
Prison School
A well-known work with 監 in its Japanese title.
ACCA 13区監察課
ACCA: 13-Territory Inspection Dept.
A well-known work with 監 in its Japanese title.
監獄学園[プリズンスクール] マッドワックス
Prison School: Mad Wax
A well-known work with 監 in its Japanese title.
監獄学園
Prison School
A well-known work with 監 in its Japanese title.
監獄実験
Prison Lab
A well-known work with 監 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
監 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means oversee, official, govt office, rule, administer. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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