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On'yomi
トク
TOKU

coach · command · urge · lead · supervise

Details

Strokes13
Frequency#534
Radicaleye(5)

Stroke Order

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Strokes13

Component Breakdown

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叔 + eye

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of uncle and eye. Supervising uncle with eye.

Symbolism

Supervisor, urge, governor. Represents supervising.

Words & Expressions

Proverbs & Idioms

総督の一存

そうとくのいちぞん

At the governor's discretion

Decided by the highest authority alone

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 督 mean in Japanese?

督 means coach, command, urge, lead, supervise.

How do you read 督?

On'yomi: トク (TOKU).

How many strokes does 督 have?

督 has 13 strokes. Its radical is 目 (eye).

Is 督 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 督 (coach, command, urge, lead, supervise) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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