Japanese symbol for “supervise”
取り締まる
とりしまる
Romaji: torishimaru
to manage; to control; to supervise; to oversee
In Japanese, supervise is 取り締まる, read とりしまる (torishimaru).
Before using these characters for a tattoo, check them with a native speaker. Dictionary words often have several meanings, and the right choice depends on context.
Meanings
- v5r, vt to manage; to control; to supervise; to oversee; to command
- v5r, vt to crack down on; to keep under strict control; to enforce; to regulate
Written forms: 取り締まる、取締る、取締まる. Readings: とりしまる.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “supervise”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 検する | けんする kensuru | to inspect; to supervise |
| 督する | とくする tokusuru | to superintend; to supervise |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 取引 | とりひき torihiki | transactions; dealings; business |
| 買取 | かいとり kaitori | purchase; buying; buying out |
| 取得 | しゅとく shutoku | obtaining (a qualification, right, object, etc.); acquisition (of land, property, etc.); gaining possession (of) |
| 取る | とる toru | to take; to pick up; to grab |
| 取材 | しゅざい shuzai | gathering material (for an article, novel, etc.); collecting information; covering (an event, incident, etc.) |
| 取締役 | とりしまりやく torishimariyaku | company director; board member |
| 締め切り | しめきり shimekiri | deadline; closing; cut-off |
| 引き締め | ひきしめ hikishime | tightening |
See also: Chinese symbol for “supervise”.
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