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On'yomi
トウ
TOU
Kun'yomi
す.べる
suberu

overall · relationship · ruling · governing

Details

Strokes12
Frequency#125
Radicalsilk(6)

Stroke Order

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Strokes12

Component Breakdown

=

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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