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Component Breakdown
督=
叔目
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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