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কড়া নজর

কড় নজর

Strict watch

意味

Close and careful supervision or observation.

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文化的背景

In many Bengali households, 'Kora Nojor' is seen as a form of love. Parents believe that without strict supervision, a child might 'lose their way' (path bhrashto howa). It is not viewed as a lack of trust but as a protective shield. In West Bengal and Bangladesh, government officials often use this phrase in press releases to reassure the public that they are monitoring issues like food prices or public safety. It is important to distinguish 'Kora Nojor' from the 'Evil Eye' (Nojor laga). While 'Nojor' can be negative, adding 'Kora' almost always makes it about discipline or professional vigilance. In Satyajit Ray's detective stories (Feluda), the protagonist often keeps a 'kora nojor' on suspects. It is a hallmark of the 'Bhadralok' (gentleman) detective—being observant without being loud.

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Verb Pairing

Always use 'রাখা' (rakha) for continuous watching. It makes you sound much more native than using 'করা' (kora).

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Evil Eye Confusion

Be careful not to use 'নজর' alone if you mean supervision, as it can be misinterpreted as the 'evil eye' in superstitious contexts.

意味

Close and careful supervision or observation.

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Verb Pairing

Always use 'রাখা' (rakha) for continuous watching. It makes you sound much more native than using 'করা' (kora).

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Evil Eye Confusion

Be careful not to use 'নজর' alone if you mean supervision, as it can be misinterpreted as the 'evil eye' in superstitious contexts.

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News Reading

Look for this phrase in Bengali newspapers (like Prothom Alo or Anandabazar). It's almost always in the headlines about crime or governance.

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Parental Love

If a Bengali friend says their parents have a 'kora nojor' on them, don't necessarily feel sorry—it's often a point of pride regarding their upbringing.

自分をテスト

Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'রাখা'.

পরীক্ষক ছাত্রদের ওপর কড়া নজর _______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: রাখছেন

The standard verb paired with 'কড়া নজর' for ongoing action is 'রাখা' (to keep).

Which sentence best describes a security guard's job?

নিরাপত্তারক্ষীর কাজ কী?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: বাড়ির ওপর কড়া নজর রাখা।

A security guard's job is to keep a strict eye (কড়া নজর রাখা) on the house.

Complete the dialogue.

মা: খোকা কোথায়? বাবা: ও তো বাইরে খেলছে। মা: ওর ওপর _______ রেখো।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: কড়া নজর

In the context of watching a child play, 'কড়া নজর' (strict eye) is the most appropriate phrase.

Match the situation to the phrase.

A detective following a suspect.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: কড়া নজর রাখা

Detectives must keep a strict watch on suspects.

Complete the sentence using the correct postposition.

পুলিশ চোরটির _______ কড়া নজর রাখছে।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ওপর

The phrase 'কড়া নজর রাখা' always takes the postposition 'ওপর' (on/upon) for the object being watched.

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Nojor Idioms

Phrase
কড়া নজর Strict Eye
নজর লাগা Evil Eye
চোখ রাখা Keep an eye

練習問題バンク

5 問題
Fill in the blank with the correct form of the verb 'রাখা'. Fill Blank A2

পরীক্ষক ছাত্রদের ওপর কড়া নজর _______।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: রাখছেন

The standard verb paired with 'কড়া নজর' for ongoing action is 'রাখা' (to keep).

Which sentence best describes a security guard's job? Choose B1

নিরাপত্তারক্ষীর কাজ কী?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: বাড়ির ওপর কড়া নজর রাখা।

A security guard's job is to keep a strict eye (কড়া নজর রাখা) on the house.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion B1

মা: খোকা কোথায়? বাবা: ও তো বাইরে খেলছে। মা: ওর ওপর _______ রেখো।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: কড়া নজর

In the context of watching a child play, 'কড়া নজর' (strict eye) is the most appropriate phrase.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A2

A detective following a suspect.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: কড়া নজর রাখা

Detectives must keep a strict watch on suspects.

Complete the sentence using the correct postposition. Fill Blank B2

পুলিশ চোরটির _______ কড়া নজর রাখছে।

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: ওপর

The phrase 'কড়া নজর রাখা' always takes the postposition 'ওপর' (on/upon) for the object being watched.

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よくある質問

12 問

Not at all. While it implies strictness, it is often used positively to describe protection, such as a mother watching her child or a security guard protecting a bank.

Yes! 'আমার বিড়ালের ওপর কড়া নজর রাখতে হয়, নাহলে ও মাছ চুরি করে' (I have to keep a strict eye on my cat, otherwise it steals fish).

'সজাগ দৃষ্টি' (Sojag Drishti) means 'alert vision.' It is softer and more about being awake/aware, while 'কড়া নজর' is more about being strict and authoritative.

There isn't a single word, but 'ঢিলেঢালা নজর' (loose watch) or 'উদাসীনতা' (indifference) would be the conceptual opposites.

Yes, it's very appropriate. 'আমাদের এই প্রজেক্টের খরচের ওপর কড়া নজর রাখতে হবে' (We need to keep a strict eye on the expenses of this project).

Yes, exactly! It means strong, hard, or intense.

You can say 'আমার ওপর কড়া নজর রাখা হচ্ছে' (A strict watch is being kept on me).

Yes, it is a universal Bengali idiom used across all dialects in formal and neutral speech.

No. For movies, you just use 'দেখা' (dekha). 'Kora Nojor' implies monitoring or supervision.

Often, yes, but not always. It can also imply that the person is valuable and needs protection.

It's understandable but sounds like a literal translation from English. Stick to 'কড়া নজর'.

It is neutral to formal. You can use it with your friends, but you'll also see it in serious news reports.

関連フレーズ

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চোখে চোখে রাখা

similar

To keep someone constantly in sight.

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নজরদারি করা

specialized form

To conduct surveillance.

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তীক্ষ্ণ দৃষ্টি

synonym

Sharp vision.

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নজর এড়ানো

contrast

To avoid someone's gaze/watch.

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নজর দেওয়া

builds on

To pay attention or cast an evil eye.

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