統治(とうち)

とうち
noun / verb-suru
rule, governance, administration
1. rule, governance, administration
The act of governing a country, territory, or people. Implies sovereign or authoritative control over a political entity.
国(くに)を統治(とうち)する。
Rule a country.
植民地(しょくみんち)統治(とうち)の歴史(れきし)を学(まな)ぶ。
Study the history of colonial rule.
徳川幕府(とくがわばくふ)は約(やく)260年(ねん)にわたって日本(にほん)を統治(とうち)した。
The Tokugawa shogunate ruled Japan for approximately 260 years.

USAGE:
A formal word used primarily in political, historical, and legal contexts. Implies legitimate or de facto political authority over a territory or people.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 支配(しはい): domination, control (can imply oppressive rule)
  • 治世(ちせい): reign, rule (focuses on the period of rule)
  • 政治(せいじ): politics, government (broader, refers to the system)
  • 統制(とうせい): control, regulation (focuses on managing/regulating)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 統治(とうち)権(けん): governing authority, sovereignty
  • 統治(とうち)者(しゃ): ruler, governor
  • 統治(とうち)体制(たいせい): system of governance
  • 植民地(しょくみんち)統治(とうち): colonial rule
  • 統治(とうち)機構(きこう): governing structure
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