統
overall · relationship · ruling · governing
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Stroke Order
Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of thread and fill. Unifying with thread.
Symbolism
Unification, statistics, tradition. Represents unifying.
Component Breakdown
thread + 充
Words & Expressions
Words written with 統
Four-Character Compounds
精神統一
せいしんとういつ
concentration of mind; mental concentration (on some task)
Proverbs & Idioms
統べて一つ
すべてひとつ
Unite all as one
Bring everything together under one purpose
Anime & Manga
冰剣の魔術師が世界を統べる
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World
A well-known work with 統 in its Japanese title.
冰剣の魔術師が世界を統べる ～世界最強の魔術師である少年は、魔術学院に入学する～
The Iceblade Sorcerer Shall Rule the World
A well-known work with 統 in its Japanese title.
Related Figures & Stories
Other kanji with the same meaning
“relationship”
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?
統 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means overall, relationship, ruling, governing. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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