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Japanese

そうかん
Meaning: inspector general; superintendent general; chief inspector
Part of Speech: Noun

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Example

総監は記者会見で、各部署の連携を強化すると述べた。
The inspector general said at a press conference that coordination among all departments would be strengthened.

Usage Notes

A formal title for a senior official who oversees an organization or several departments. The exact role depends on the institution, such as the police, fire services, or an administrative body.

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