統率する

• Reading: とうそつする
• Romaji: tōsotsu suru
• Kanji breakdown: 統 (tō) — to unify, govern; 率 (sotsu) — to lead, rate, command
• Pronunciation: /toː.so.tsɯ.sɯ.ɾɯ/

Meaning

To lead; to command; to head a group. Implies exercising leadership over people in an organised manner.

A する verb (Group 3). Stronger than リードする — implies authoritative command of a group with discipline and direction. Used for military leaders, team captains, and organisational heads. Emphasises the ability to unify and direct people toward a common goal.

Examples

1. 彼女は百人以上のチームを見事に統率している。 She skillfully leads a team of over a hundred people.
2. 優れた将軍は兵士の心をつかんで統率する。 A great general wins the hearts of soldiers and commands them.
3. 統率力のあるリーダーがいなければ、組織はまとまらない。 Without a leader with strong command ability, an organization falls apart.

Usage Guide

Context: military, leadership, organisations

Tone: commanding

Origin & History

From Chinese 統率. 統 means 'to unify/govern' and 率 means 'to lead/rate.' Together: to unify and lead, to command a group.

Cultural Context

Era: Classical

Generation: Adults

Social background: Professional