Kanji 監: oversee, official, govt office, rule, administer
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Kanji 監: oversee, official, govt office, rule, administer. Readings and core meaning.
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Kanji at a glance
Core meaning / core image
Core meaning: 監
oversee, official, govt office, rule, administer
Kanji structure breakdown
Mnemonic story
Mnemonic story
A retainer (臣) looking into a water bowl (皿) to inspect their reflection represents the act of overseeing or supervising. Imagine an official carefully monitoring and managing affairs from a position of authority.
