A1 noun Neutral #2,578 most common

統計

tōkei /toːkeː/

A collection of numerical data that has been gathered and analyzed to show patterns or trends. It refers to both the facts/figures themselves and the study of organizing such information.

Examples

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1

統計を見ると、日本の人口は減っています。

Looking at the statistics, Japan's population is decreasing.

2

政府は最新の労働統計を発表しました。

The government released the latest labor statistics.

3

この統計、ちょっと怪しいね。

These statistics look a bit suspicious, don't they?

Word Family

Noun
統計
Verb
統計する
Adverb
統計的に
Adjective
統計的な
Related
統計学
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Memory Tip

Remember 'To' (gather/unify) + 'Kei' (measure/calculate). Imagine gathering many people to measure how they behave as a group.

Quick Quiz

最新の___によると、コーヒーを飲む人が増えています。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 統計

Examples

1

統計を見ると、日本の人口は減っています。

everyday

Looking at the statistics, Japan's population is decreasing.

2

政府は最新の労働統計を発表しました。

formal

The government released the latest labor statistics.

3

この統計、ちょっと怪しいね。

informal

These statistics look a bit suspicious, don't they?

4

統計学を用いてデータを詳細に分析します。

academic

We analyze data in detail using the field of statistics.

5

昨年度の売上の統計をグラフにまとめました。

business

I have summarized last year's sales statistics into a graph.

Word Family

Noun
統計
Verb
統計する
Adverb
統計的に
Adjective
統計的な
Related
統計学

Common Collocations

統計を取る to collect statistics
統計に基づき based on statistics
統計資料 statistical data/materials
統計調査 statistical survey
公的統計 official statistics

Common Phrases

統計的に有意な

statistically significant

人口統計

demographics / population statistics

統計が出る

statistics are released/produced

Often Confused With

統計 vs 集計

Shuukei is the simple act of totaling or summing up numbers, whereas Tōkei implies analysis and broader representation.

統計 vs データ

Data is a general term for information/facts; Tōkei specifically refers to processed numerical data used for comparison or trends.

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Usage Notes

The word is very common in news and business. While it can be used as a verb with 'suru', it is more common to use phrases like 'tōkei o toru' (take statistics).

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Common Mistakes

Don't confuse the field (統計学 - Tōkeigaku) with the result (統計 - Tōkei). Also, learners often forget the long 'o' and 'e' sounds (Tō-kei).

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Memory Tip

Remember 'To' (gather/unify) + 'Kei' (measure/calculate). Imagine gathering many people to measure how they behave as a group.

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Word Origin

Derived from Middle Chinese: '統' (to govern/unify) and '計' (to plan/calculate).

Grammar Patterns

Used as a noun followed by particles like を, が, or の. Functions as a 'suru-verb' but often appears as '統計的な' (adjective) to describe data.
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Cultural Context

Japan conducts a massive national census called 'Kokusei Chōsa' every five years, which is the country's most famous source of 'tōkei'.

Quick Quiz

最新の___によると、コーヒーを飲む人が増えています。

Correct!

The correct answer is: 統計

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