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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of uncle and eye. Supervising uncle with eye.
Symbolism
Supervisor, urge, governor. Represents supervising.
Component Breakdown
督=
叔目
叔 + eye
Words & Expressions
Words written with 督
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
Related Figures & Stories
督姫
Name contains 督
Tokuhime was a princess during the Sengoku and Edo periods of Japanese history.
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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?
督 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means coach, command, urge, lead, supervise. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.