This is the 648th most frequent Japanese word.
監督
Director or supervisor.
The word '監督' is used here to mean 'director,' referring to a person overseeing the production of the movie.
その映画の監督は素晴らしい作品を作りました。
The director of that movie created a wonderful work.
Here, '監督' implies 'coach,' someone managing and guiding a sports team.
サッカーチームの監督が作戦を変更しました。
The coach of the soccer team changed the strategy.
In this sentence, '監督' means 'supervisor,' representing an individual overseeing and ensuring proper operations at a workplace.