noun
inspector; supervisor; superintendent
An official title for someone who inspects or supervises, often in government, industry, or organizational contexts.
新しい監督官が工場の安全を点検した。
The new inspector checked the factory's safety.
監督 is a broader term for supervision or a director (e.g., film director, coach), while 監督官 specifically refers to an official inspector or superintendent role.
Compound of 監督 (supervision) and 官 (official, government position).