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統率 (とうそつ) Japanese meaning | Kotomora
JLPT N1 Freq. Frequency Top 50,000 Conjugation Meanings 1
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', transitive verb
command ; lead ; leadership
Refers to the act of leading and unifying a group, especially in military, organizational, or team contexts. Often implies both authority and the ability to bring people together under a single direction.
A well-led organization is strong.
Kanji 統 overall, relationship, ruling Similar words 指し 揮き 指揮 focuses on directing or conducting (e.g., an orchestra, a military unit) and can be more about giving orders, while 統率 emphasizes unifying and leading a group with a sense of cohesion.
統とう 括かつ 統括 means to supervise or oversee multiple parts as a whole, often in administrative contexts, whereas 統率 is more about leading people directly.
Etymology Compound of 統 (tō, 'to unite, govern') and 率 (sotsu, 'to lead, command'). The combination conveys the idea of unifying and leading a group.
