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as one; united; coming together as a unified body
An expression describing a group of people uniting as a single body to work toward a common goal. Emphasizes solidarity, teamwork, and collective effort.
チームが一丸となって戦った。
The team fought as one.
社員全員が一丸となって目標に取り組んだ。
All employees united and worked toward the goal.
被災地の復興に向けて、地域が一丸となって力を合わせている。
The community is coming together as one and joining forces toward the recovery of the disaster area.
一丸 literally means 'one ball' or 'one mass,' and となって means 'becoming.' The expression conveys the image of many individuals merging into a single entity. It is frequently used in sports coverage, business settings, and discussions of community efforts.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- 一丸となって取り組む (to work on something as one)
- 一丸となって戦う (to fight as one)
- 一丸となって努力する (to make a united effort)
- 一丸となって立ち向かう (to stand up together against something)
USAGE:
This expression is especially common in encouraging speeches, news reporting on team sports, and descriptions of collective action during crises or challenges. It conveys a strong, motivational tone.
SIMILAR WORDS:
- 団結する — to unite, to band together (more formal; emphasizes the act of unifying)
- 力を合わせる — to join forces (more neutral and everyday)
- 結束する — to rally together, to unite (emphasizes solidarity and cohesion)