A1 noun Formal #3,028 most common

統治

tōchi /toːtɕi/

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

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1

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.

2

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.

3

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

Noun
統治
Verb
統治する
Adjective
統治的な
Related
統治者
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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

1

この地域はかつて他国によって統治されていました。

everyday

This region was once ruled by another country.

2

新政府は法に基づく安定した統治を約束した。

formal

The new government promised stable governance based on the law.

3

彼はまるで自分の家を統治している王様みたいだね。

informal

He's like a king ruling his own house, isn't he?

4

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。

academic

This paper analyzes the governance structures in medieval Europe.

5

グローバル企業の統治体制を見直す必要がある。

business

It is necessary to review the governance systems of global corporations.

Word Family

Noun
統治
Verb
統治する
Adjective
統治的な
Related
統治者

Common Collocations

統治能力 ability to govern
植民地統治 colonial rule
直接統治 direct rule
統治機構 governance structure
統治権 sovereignty / right to rule

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

統治 vs 支配

支配 (shihai) refers to general control or dominance over people/things, while 統治 (tōchi) is specifically about political administration and state governance.

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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'.

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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.

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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.

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Word Origin

Derived from Middle Chinese roots where '統' implies leading a thread (unifying) and '治' implies managing water/illness (bringing order).

Grammar Patterns

Noun + する = Transitive verb Often used in the passive form '〜によって統治される' (be ruled by...)
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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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