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oversee · official · govt office · rule · administer

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Strokes15
Frequency#408
Radicaldish(5)

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Strokes15

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