JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
督 — coach
- Reading
- トク
- Meaning
- coach; command; urge; lead; supervise
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
督 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is トク and it means coach; command; urge; lead; supervise. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
督 appears in everyday japanese words such as 監督 (supervision).
Japanese words containing 督
Frequently asked questions
What does 督 mean in Japanese?
督 means coach; command; urge; lead; supervise in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 督 read?
督 is read トク. Reading it inside real words — 監督 — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 督 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 督 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 督 in a word?
A common word containing 督 is 監督 (かんとく) — "supervision". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 督 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 督 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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