- monitoring; watching; observation; surveillance; guarding; supervision; lookout
noun (common) (futsuumeishi); noun or participle which takes the aux. verb suru; transitive verb
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] observes [Situation]
[Person] watches [Movement]
Generated definitions (experimental)
- monitoring; watching; observation
- surveillance; guarding; supervision
- lookout
This meaning refers to the act of carefully observing or keeping track of something or someone over time, often for the purpose of ensuring safety or compliance.
This meaning emphasizes the protective aspect of observation, where someone is watching over a person, area, or equipment to prevent harm or ensure that rules are followed.
This meaning is used in the context of someone or something that serves as a watch, keeping an eye out for potential problems or threats.
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Generated related terms (experimental)
Refers to the act of monitoring or observing, often in a context where oversight is required.
Refers to the act of closely watching or paying careful attention to something.
Refers to observation, especially in a systematic way, such as in scientific research.
Refers to guarding or security services, focusing on the protection and safety of a location.
Refers to supervision or oversight, especially in a managerial or directing role.
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
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The government is looking for ways to monitor online chatter about political issues and correct what it perceives as misinformation.
Inside the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Museum, there is a "Peace Watch Tower" that counts both the number of days since the nuclear bombing on Hiroshima as well as the days passed since the most recent nuclear weapons testing.