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unanimous, unanimity
Complete agreement of all members in a vote or decision.
全会一致で決定した。
It was decided unanimously.
Composed of 全会 (entire assembly) + 一致 (agreement). A four-character compound (四字熟語) used in formal contexts like meetings, parliaments, and committees.
COMMON PATTERNS:
- 全会一致で可決する: to pass unanimously
- 全会一致で承認する: to approve unanimously
- 全会一致の決定: unanimous decision
CONTRASTING TERMS:
- 賛成多数: majority in favor
- 反対多数: majority opposed
- 過半数: simple majority
REGISTER:
Used in formal and written contexts — news, political discussions, and official records. In casual speech, 全員賛成 (everyone agrees) is more natural.