一員(いちいん)

いちいん
noun
a member (of a group)
1. a member (of a group or organization)
One person who belongs to a group, team, or organization.
チームの一員(いちいん)になる。
I become a member of the team.
社会(しゃかい)の一員(いちいん)として責任(せきにん)を果(は)たす。
I fulfill my responsibility as a member of society.
家族(かぞく)の一員(いちいん)として迎(むか)え入(い)れる。
We welcome them as a member of the family.

一員(いちいん) emphasizes being part of a larger group.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • チームの一員(いちいん): a member of the team
  • 社会(しゃかい)の一員(いちいん): a member of society
  • 家族(かぞく)の一員(いちいん): a member of the family
  • 組織(そしき)の一員(いちいん): a member of the organization
  • 一員(いちいん)として: as a member

NUANCE:
This word emphasizes belonging to and being part of a group, rather than just being counted as a number. It often carries a sense of responsibility or solidarity.

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Added 2026.1.29 12:40
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