監督
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Base noun form. Refers to the act of supervising or controlling, or the person in charge, such as a director in film or sports. Can be used in contexts like 『映画監督』 (eiga kantoku, 'movie director').
Theme
At a film club meeting, User and Aya talk about their favorite directors and movie-making.
監督
かんとく
supervision, control, (movie) director
Culture & SocietyEntertainment & Media
Memory Hook
Think of a movie director supervising a film set — they're in control. 'Kan-toku' sounds like 'can-took' — as in 'can took charge' of the project. 'Can-took' → 監督 (kantoku, 'supervision, control, director').
Cultural Note
In Japanese media, 『監督』 (kantoku) specifically refers to a film or theater director who oversees production. It's a respected role, and directors are often credited prominently in movies and TV shows.
Forms
Base: 監督Base noun form. Refers to the act of supervising or controlling, or the person in charge, such as a director in film or sports. Can be used in contexts like 『映画監督』 (eiga kantoku, 'movie director').