How to say 'Surveillance' in Japanese | 監視

word

Meaning

Surveillance

Reading

Kanji

監Oversee 視See, Look

Explanation

The Japanese noun '監視 (かんし)' means 'surveillance' or 'monitoring'. It refers to the act of closely observing or watching over something or someone, often to ensure safety, security, or compliance. This term is commonly used in contexts such as security systems, workplace monitoring, or even environmental observation. For example: The security camera is for surveillance「監視カメラは監視のためです」(かんしカメラはかんしのためです). The police are monitoring the area「警察がその地域を監視しています」(けいさつがそのちいきをかんししています). The word can also imply a sense of vigilance or oversight, depending on the context.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Kanji Grade

Frequency

3638

Composition

kanji

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