noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
guardianship; guardian
Legal or formal role of protecting and managing the affairs of a minor or incapacitated person. Also used for the person who serves in that role.
未成年者には後見人が必要です。
A minor needs a guardian.
彼は甥の後見
He undertook the guardianship of his nephew.
noun
theatrical assistant; prompter
In traditional Japanese theater (e.g., Noh, Kabuki), a person who assists performers, often by prompting lines or handling props.
能楽では、後見が舞台で演者を補助する。
In Noh theater, the kōken assists the performers on stage.