Kanji 督: coach, command, urge, lead, supervise
Key takeaways
Kanji 督: coach, command, urge, lead, supervise. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 督
coach, command, urge, lead, supervise
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
Imagine an uncle (叔) keeping a watchful eye (目) over others to supervise them. It represents the role of a manager or supervisor who strictly oversees and urges people to follow directions.
