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統
統 (readings: とう, す; Japanese kanji) means “unite / control”. It is a Grade 5 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 5 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 伝統 (tradition).
What does 統 mean?
| Kanji | 統 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | unite / control |
| Readings | とう, す |
| Grade | Grade 5 (Hard) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
How to read 統
統 is read とう or す depending on the word.
Example words with 統
| Example | 伝統 (tradition) |
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Updated: 2026-07-14