(しょくん)

しょくん
noun
ladies and gentlemen; everyone; you all
formalperson
1. ladies and gentlemen; everyone; you all
A formal term of address used to speak to a group of people, especially in speeches, addresses, or written appeals. Has a somewhat old-fashioned or authoritative tone.
諸君(しょくん)()いてくれ
Everyone, listen to me.
I congratulate the graduates on their future prospects.
諸君(しょくん)健闘(けんとう)(いの)校長先生(こうちょうせんせい)()った
"I wish you all the best of luck," said the principal.

Usage

A compound of (しょ) (various, many) + (くん) (you). Used as a formal, somewhat old-fashioned form of address for a group. Often heard in graduation speeches, military addresses, and formal announcements. Can sound authoritative or paternal.

Register

Formal and somewhat stiff. More commonly used by older speakers or in ceremonial contexts. In casual speech, みんな or (みな)さん is preferred.

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