Meaning

Primary

Observation

Alternatives

Monitor, Keep Watch Over, Surveillance

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

You oversee and look at all that is in your domain. You are keeping an observation over everything.

Reading

かんし
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

彼は警察に監視されているというウワサがあります。

There's a rumor that he's under police surveillance.

監視の目をかいくぐって、彼女は静かに立ち去ったんです。

She quietly slipped away, evading the observant eyes.

時々、オンラインでのアクティビティが政府に監視されていると感じることはありませんか?

Do you ever feel like your online activity is being monitored by the government?

監視カメラは持ってるんですが、まだテープを確認した事はないんですよね。ちゃんと撮れてるのかな。

I have a surveillance camera, but I haven't checked the tape yet. I wonder if it's working properly.

Kanji Composition