JLPT N1 · Japanese kanji
統 — overall
- Reading
- トウ・す.べる・ほび.る
- Meaning
- overall; relationship; ruling; governing
- JLPT level
- N1
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
統 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N1 level. Its primary reading is トウ・す.べる・ほび.る and it means overall; relationship; ruling; governing. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
統 appears in everyday japanese words such as 統制 (regulation), 統合 (integration) and 統治 (rule).
Japanese words containing 統
Frequently asked questions
What does 統 mean in Japanese?
統 means overall; relationship; ruling; governing in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N1 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 統 read?
統 is read トウ・す.べる・ほび.る. Reading it inside real words — 統制 and 統合 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 統 — is it JLPT N1?
Yes. 統 is on the official JLPT N1 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 統 in a word?
A common word containing 統 is 統制 (とうせい) — "regulation". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 統 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 統 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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