unite · govern

1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning

• Structure: 統 has 12 strokes and expresses uniting or governing.
• Basic usage: 伝統 is read でんとう, and 大統領 is read だいとうりょう.

2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions

• 伝統 and 大統領
  • 伝統 means tradition.
  • 村では春に獅子舞を行う伝統が残っている。 means “The village retains a tradition of lion dancing in spring.”
  • 大統領 means president.
  • 架空の国では大統領を国民の投票で選ぶ。 means “In the fictional country, the president is chosen by popular vote.”