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監 kanji: meaning “oversee”, readings and mnemonic

JLPT N115 strokes

Meaning and readings

Meaning
oversee
On'yomi
カン
Kun'yomi
none

Picture story to remember 監

A retainer (臣) keeps a sharp eye on the dishes (皿) to oversee that they are washed.

Parts in this story:臣, 皿

How to write 監: stroke order

監 is written with 15 strokes. Watch them drawn in order.

Words that use 監

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Kanji that share parts with 監.