統治
The act of ruling or governing a country or territory. It refers to the exercise of political authority and administration over a population or region.
Examples
3 of 5この地域はかつて他国によって統治されていました。
This region was once ruled by another country.
新政府は法に基づく安定した統治を約束した。
The new government promised stable governance based on the law.
彼はまるで自分の家を統治している王様みたいだね。
He's like a king ruling his own house, isn't he?
Word Family
Memory Tip
The first kanji 統 means 'to unite' or 'unfold,' and 治 means 'to cure' or 'govern.' Think of a leader 'uniting' the people and 'curing' the nation's problems.
Quick Quiz
その王様は50年もの間、平和に国を___した。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 統治
Examples
この地域はかつて他国によって統治されていました。
everydayThis region was once ruled by another country.
新政府は法に基づく安定した統治を約束した。
formalThe new government promised stable governance based on the law.
彼はまるで自分の家を統治している王様みたいだね。
informalHe's like a king ruling his own house, isn't he?
本論文では中世ヨーロッパにおける統治機構を分析する。
academicThis paper analyzes the governance structures in medieval Europe.
グローバル企業の統治体制を見直す必要がある。
businessIt is necessary to review the governance systems of global corporations.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
統治下に置く
to bring under rule
法の統治
rule of law
統治を確立する
to establish governance
Often Confused With
支配 (shihai) refers to general control or dominance over people/things, while 統治 (tōchi) is specifically about political administration and state governance.
Usage Notes
It is a highly formal word used mostly in history, politics, and news. When using it as a verb, it takes the form '〜を統治する'.
Common Mistakes
Learners often use this for small-scale management (like a shop or team); use '管理' (kanri) or '運営' (unei) instead for non-political contexts.
Memory Tip
The first kanji 統 means 'to unite' or 'unfold,' and 治 means 'to cure' or 'govern.' Think of a leader 'uniting' the people and 'curing' the nation's problems.
Word Origin
Derived from Middle Chinese roots where '統' implies leading a thread (unifying) and '治' implies managing water/illness (bringing order).
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
In modern Japan, the Emperor is defined as a 'symbol' rather than a 'ruler' with 統治権 (sovereignty), which lies with the people.
Quick Quiz
その王様は50年もの間、平和に国を___した。
Correct!
The correct answer is: 統治
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