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A person who oversees or manages a group, project, or activity, ensuring it runs smoothly and meets standards.
監督はプロジェクトの進捗を監視しています。
The supervisor is monitoring the project's progress.
監督は安全規則を守るように従業員に指示しました。
The supervisor instructed employees to follow safety rules.
In Japanese, '監督' can refer to a manager, supervisor, or director, depending on the context.
In sports, a coach or manager who leads and directs a team.
監督は試合中に選手に戦略を指示しました。
The coach gave strategic instructions to the players during the game.
In baseball, '監督' specifically refers to the team's manager.
In film or theater, a director who oversees the creative and technical aspects of a production.
監督は映画の撮影を指揮しています。
The director is overseeing the filming of the movie.
In this context, '監督' is often translated as 'director.'
The meaning of '監督' varies by context—workplace, sports, or film. Pay attention to surrounding words to determine the correct translation.
Do not confuse '監督' with '監督者' (supervisor) or '監督官' (inspector). Each has nuanced differences.
From Chinese '監督' (jiāndū), meaning 'to inspect' or 'to oversee.' The kanji '監' means 'to inspect,' and '督' means 'to urge' or 'to supervise.'
'監督' is a versatile term that can refer to a supervisor in a workplace, a coach in sports, or a director in film. The context usually clarifies the specific role.