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統
On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
す.べる
suberu
overall · relationship · ruling · governing
Details
Stroke Order
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Component Breakdown
統=
糹充
thread + 充
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and fill. Unifying with thread.
Symbolism
Unification, statistics, tradition. Represents unifying.
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
精神統一
せいしんとういつ
concentration of mind; mental concentration (on some task); concentration of mind
Proverbs & Idioms
統べて一つ
すべてひとつ
Unite all as one
Bring everything together under one purpose
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 統 mean in Japanese?
統 means overall, relationship, ruling, governing.
How do you read 統?
On'yomi: トウ (TOU). Kun'yomi: す.べる (suberu).
How many strokes does 統 have?
統 has 12 strokes. Its radical is 糸 (silk).
Is 統 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 統 (overall, relationship, ruling, governing) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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