(とうそつ)

とうそつ
noun / verb-suru
leadership, command, leading a group
1. leadership, command, leading, heading
Leading and directing a group of people as a unified force. Implies authority and the ability to coordinate people toward a common goal. Used in military, organizational, and sports contexts.
チームを統率(とうそつ)する。
Lead the team.
(かれ)統率(とうそつ)(りょく)のあるリーダーだ。
He is a leader with strong leadership ability.
監督(かんとく)選手(せんしゅ)たちを統率(とうそつ)して優勝(ゆうしょう)(みちび)いた。
The coach led the players and guided them to a championship.

USAGE:
Often used with (りょく) as 統率(とうそつ)(りょく) (leadership ability), which is a common evaluation criterion for leaders, managers, and team captains.

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 指揮(しき): command, direction (more military/orchestral)
  • (ひき)いる: to lead, to command (verb)
  • リーダーシップ: leadership (loanword, more casual)

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 統率(とうそつ)(りょく): leadership ability
  • チームを統率(とうそつ)する: lead a team
  • (ぐん)統率(とうそつ)する: command an army
  • 統率(とうそつ)(りょく)がある: have leadership skills