(いちどう)

いちどう
noun
all members, everyone (together)
1. all members, everyone (together)
All members of a group; everyone present. Often used in formal contexts like letters and speeches.
社員(しゃいん)一同(いちどう)より。
From all the employees.
一同(いちどう)(こころ)よりお(いわ)(もう)()げます。
We all offer our heartfelt congratulations.
スタッフ(すたっふ)一同(いちどう)、お()ちしております。
All the staff look forward to seeing you.

一同(いちどう) is used to refer to all members of a group, especially in formal contexts.

COMMON USAGES:

  • 社員(しゃいん)一同(いちどう): all employees
  • 家族(かぞく)一同(いちどう): the whole family
  • スタッフ一同(いちどう): all the staff
  • 関係者(かんけいしゃ)一同(いちどう): all parties involved

TYPICAL CONTEXTS:

  • Formal letters and cards
  • Speeches and greetings
  • Gift tags and messages
  • Condolence messages

FORMAL EXPRESSIONS:

  • 一同(いちどう)より: from everyone
  • 一同(いちどう)(こころ)より〜: we all, from the heart...