Meaning

Primary

Unification

Alternatives

Generalization, Management

Word Type

noun, verbal noun

Explanation

Unite something together and fasten it and you have unification or generalization. Nowadays this word is used to mean management in some contexts too.

Reading

とうかつ
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

父は会社では100人の部下を統括する責任者です。

My father is responsible for unifying 100 subordinates at his company.

新しく入った統括マネージャーってあいつのこと?

Is that guy the new general manager?

俺たちはいつもリスク統括部の奴らとは意見が合わないんだよ。

We always disagree with the people in Risk Management.

Kanji Composition