Japanese symbol for “supervisor”
親方
おやかた
Romaji: oyakata
master; boss; chief; foreman
In Japanese, supervisor is 親方, read おやかた (oyakata).
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
- n master; boss; chief; foreman; supervisor
- n stable master (sumo)
- n craftsman; artisan
- n foster parent
Written forms: 親方. Readings: おやかた、おやがた.
Kanji and stroke order
Other Japanese words for “supervisor”
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 監督 | かんとく kantoku | director; superintendent; supervisor |
| 主管 | しゅかん shukan | supervision; management; supervisor |
| 監事 | かんじ kanji | supervisor; inspector; manager |
| 責任者 | せきにんしゃ sekininsha | person in charge (including a supervisory role for other staff); person responsible for ...; responsible party |
| 統監 | とうかん toukan | supervision; supervisor |
Related words
Words that share a kanji.
| Word | Reading | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 母親 | ははおや hahaoya | mother |
| 父親 | ちちおや chichioya | father |
| 両親 | りょうしん ryoushin | parents; both parents |
| 親子 | おやこ oyako | parent and child |
| 親友 | しんゆう shin'yuu | close friend; bosom friend; buddy |
| 親族 | しんぞく shinzoku | relative; relation; kin |
| 方法 | ほうほう houhou | method; way; manner |
| 一方 | いっぽう ippou | one (esp. of two); the other; one way |
See also: Chinese symbol for “supervisor”.
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