統 means “unify, govern, lineage”

とう · tou

Also: overall, relationship, ruling, governing

Kun'yomi (Japanese reading)

すべる

On'yomi (Chinese reading)

トウ

JLPT N1 · Taught in grade 5 · 12 strokes

The story

Thread (糸) beside 充, fill: picture many threads gathered into one full cord. 統 is bringing together and leading: 統一 is unification, 伝統 a tradition passed down one unbroken line, and 大統領 a president.

Used in 伝統 (dentou, tradition), 統一 (touitsu, unification), and 大統領 (daitouryou, president)

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