Japanese word

系統

Pronunciation

Romajikeitō

Meaning

  • nounsystem

Example

この理論は一つの系統に属します。ko no ri ron wa hito tsu no kei tō ni zoku shi ma su

This theory belongs to a single system.

Illustration for 系統 (system)

More examples

この分類では、製品を三つの系統に分けます。ko no bun rui de wa sei hin o mit tsu no kei tō ni wa ke ma su

In this classification, we divide the products into three systems.

Core concept

Refers to a group of related parts that fit together within an orderly framework.

Common phrases

  • 別の系統betsu no kei tō

    different system

  • 系統ごとにkei tō go to ni

    by system

  • 系統を整理するkei tō o sei ri su ru

    organize systems

Similar words

体系taikei: An organized framework of related ideas, methods, or parts.
系列keiretsu: A group of related items arranged or developed in a connected sequence.
分類bunrui: A way of grouping things by shared features or principles.

Definition in Japanese

共通する原理や関係をもつ物事が、まとまりをなして構成された仕組み。kyō tsū su ru gen ri ya kan kei o mo tsu mono goto ga ma to ma ri o na shi te kō sei sa re ta shi ku mi

Word origin

系統 (keitō) is a compound of 系 (kei, "lineage or system") and 統 (tō, "unify or govern"), expressing unity within an ordered structure.

Usage tips

  • 系統 (keitō) is useful when discussing theories, methods, or classifications that share an underlying structure rather than simply being grouped by appearance.

Other meanings

  • lineagenoun
  • typenoun

Related words

  • 系統的keitōtekisystematicna-adjective
  • 系統立てるkeitōtaterusystematizeverb

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