Korean

감시
Meaning: monitoring, surveillance, watch
Part of Speech: Noun

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Handwriting

監
視

Example sentences

He felt like he was being watched by someone.
조선 시대에 상대는 관리의 행동을 감시하는 곳이었다.
In the Joseon Dynasty, Sangdae was a place that monitored the behavior of officials.
그 저격수는 건물 옥상에서 적을 감시하고 있다.
The sniper is monitoring the enemy from the building rooftop.
포졸들이 마을 입구에서 사람들의 출입을 감시했다.
The patrolmen monitored people's entry and exit at the village entrance.

Usage Notes

Refers to the act of keeping a close eye on someone or something.

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