Korean

감독
Meaning: director; supervisor
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

監
督

Example sentences

That movie director is very famous.
감독님의 큐 신호에 맞춰 연기를 시작했다.
I started acting on the director's cue.
감독이 작전 지시를 위해 타임을 불렀다.
The coach called a time-out to give tactical instructions.
영화 감독이 마지막 컷을 외쳤다.
The movie director called out the last cut.
감독님의 스탠바이 신호에 맞춰 준비했다.
I prepared myself in response to the director's standby signal.
중요한 시합을 앞두고 감독님은 신경이 날카롭게 곤두서 있었다.
Ahead of the important match, the coach's nerves were on edge.
감독은 선수들에게 승부욕을 불붙였다.
The coach ignited the competitive spirit in the players.
그 감독은 작품마다 특유의 똘끼를 보여준다.
That director shows his unique eccentricity in every work.

Usage Notes

Refers to a person who directs or supervises, such as a film director, a sports team coach, or a project supervisor.

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