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統

統 — overall, relationship, ruling

Learn the correct stroke order for 統 (overall), a 12-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 512 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)トウtou
Kun'yomi (訓読み)す.べるsuberu
Strokes12
Radical糸
Frequency#125
Meaningsoverall, relationship, ruling, governing

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

系統けいとうsystemnoun
正統せいとうlegitimate; orthodox; traditionalna-adjective
総統そうとうsupreme ruler; generalissimonoun
伝統でんとうtradition; conventionnoun
統一とういつunity; consolidation; uniformitynoun
統括とうかつunification; bringing together; generalizationnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 統 (overall) is taught in grade 5 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 12 strokes with radical 糸.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 統 is #125, making it one of the most commonly used kanji.

Example Words in Context

系統けいとう — system
正統せいとう — legitimate; orthodox; traditional
総統そうとう — supreme ruler; generalissimo

Practice Sheet

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Related Kanji

Same radical (糸)

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Same reading

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 統 have?

The kanji 統 (overall) has 12 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 統?

統 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 統 mean?

統 means: overall, relationship, ruling, governing. On'yomi readings: トウ. Kun'yomi readings: す.べる.

What JLPT level is 統?

統 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.