督
とく
toku
JLPT N113 strokesKanjiLevel 93 - JLPT N1
Quick answer
督 is the kanji for "Supervise". The most common reading is とく (toku). Mnemonics and example sentences are listed below.
Meaning
Supervise
Also : Urge · Lead · Coach · Command
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Readings
onとく/ toku
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
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Stroke Order
13 strokes
Radicals
叔目
Example Sentences
監督の指示に従いました。
かんとくのしじにしたがいました。
I followed the director's instructions.
総督府の建物が残っています。
そうとくふのたてものがのこっています。
The Governor-General's building remains.
Vocabulary using 督
Grammar to study at this level
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + に際して～に際して (ni saishite) - On the occasion of
- [Noun] + をもとに(して)～をもとに (wo moto ni) - Based on
- [Noun/Verb dictionary form] + にあたって～にあたって (ni atatte) - When doing; Upon
- [Plain form verb/adjective] + ものの～ものの (mono no) - Although; Even though
- [Verb/Adjective/Noun] + にしろ/にせよ～にしろ／にせよ (ni shiro/ni seyo) - Even if; Regardless of
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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