統: the kanji for unite; govern
統 is a JLPT N1 kanji that means unite; govern. Below are its readings, 5 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
統 is written in 12 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
統 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 5 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
トウ (tou)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 統一とういつ · tōitsu | unification |
| 伝統でんとう · dentō | tradition |
| 統計とうけい · tōkei | statistics |
| 大統領だいとうりょう · daitōryō | president |
すべる (suberu)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 統べるすべる · suberu | to rule; to govern |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 伝統の祭りが今年も開かれた。Dentō no matsuri ga kotoshi mo hirakareta.The traditional festival was held again this year.
- 統計によると人口は減っている。Tōkei ni yoru to jinkō wa hette iru.According to statistics, the population is decreasing.
- 大統領が演説をした。Daitōryō ga enzetsu o shita.The president gave a speech.
- チームの服の色を統一した。Chīmu no fuku no iro o tōitsu shita.We made the team's clothing all one color.
- 王が国を統べていた。Ō ga kuni o subete ita.The king ruled the country.
Questions about 統
How many strokes does 統 have?
統 is written in 12 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 統?
The on readings are tou (トウ). The kun readings are suberu (すべる).
What JLPT level is 統?
N1. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N1 is designed to match the former Level 1.
More JLPT N1 kanji
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 統
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.