統率|とうそつtousotsu[0]heiban (flat)
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Definitions
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbcommand; lead; generalship; leadership
Conjugation
| Dictionary form | 統率する（とうそつする） |
|---|---|
| Polite (masu) | 統率します（とうそつします） |
| Negative (nai) | 統率しない（とうそつしない） |
| polite (masen) | 統率しません（とうそつしません） |
| classical zu / nu | 統率せず・統率せぬ（とうそつせず・とうそつせぬ） |
| Past (ta) | 統率した（とうそつした） |
| polite (mashita) | 統率しました（とうそつしました） |
| Past negative (nakatta) | 統率しなかった（とうそつしなかった） |
| polite (masen deshita) | 統率しませんでした（とうそつしませんでした） |
| Te form | 統率して（とうそつして） |
| Potential | 統率できる（とうそつできる） |
| Passive | 統率される（とうそつされる） |
| Causative | 統率させる（とうそつさせる） |
| Causative passive | 統率させられる（とうそつさせられる） |
| Conditional (ba) | 統率すれば（とうそつすれば） |
| tara | 統率したら（とうそつしたら） |
| Volitional | 統率しよう（とうそつしよう） |
| polite (mashou) | 統率しましょう（とうそつしましょう） |
| Imperative | 統率しろ（とうそつしろ） |
Common forms generated by rule; see the senses for honorific or irregular usage.
Synonyms & antonyms
- Synonym指揮しきNeutralDirecting by giving orders, also conducting an orchestra or choir, as in 「指揮者」; 「統率」 centers on holding a group together and leading it as one.
- Synonym率いるひきいるNeutralNative verb for leading a group, common in everyday speech; 「統率」 is a Sino-Japanese word, also usable as 「統率する」, more formal and focused on cohesion.
- Synonym統帥とうすいWrittenWritten/formal: supreme command of troops, usually by the top commander, as in 「統帥権」; 「統率」 is not limited to the military and is more general.
- SynonymリードNeutralLoanword for leading or being ahead, as in 「リードを奪う」; 「統率」 is more formal and about commanding a team.
- RelatedリーダーシップNeutralLoanword for the ability to lead; 「統率」 is the act of commanding a group, and also covers that commanding power.
- Related指導しどうNeutralGuidance and instruction, also steering an organization toward its goals; 「統率」 focuses on binding a group of people together and leading them.
- Related主導しゅどうWrittenTaking the initiative and driving things forward; 「統率」 centers on commanding a team.
- Related司令しれいNeutralThe post of commander or one who issues orders; 「統率」 is the act and ability of commanding a group.
- Related先導せんどうNeutralWalking ahead to show the way; 「統率」 centers on commanding a team.
- Related引率いんそつNeutralTaking a group on an outing or trip; 「統率」 focuses on commanding and holding a group together.
- Related舵取りかじとりNeutralMetaphor for steering a course, literally a helmsman; 「統率」 centers on commanding a team.
- Related旗振りはたふりNeutralMetaphor for spearheading something, as in 「改革の旗振り役」; 「統率」 centers on commanding a team.
- Related音頭取りおんどとりNeutralMetaphor for starting something first or leading a song; 「統率」 focuses on commanding and uniting the whole group.
- Related督するとくするWrittenWritten/formal: to supervise and press people on; 「統率」 is more common and centers on commanding a team.
Use 「統率」 for commanding a group and holding it together, as in 「統率力」. For giving orders and directing, pick 「指揮」; in everyday speech for leading a group, 「率いる」; for leadership ability, 「リーダーシップ」; for taking a group on a trip, 「引率」.
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