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    一同を代表して (ichidō o daihyō shite - on behalf of everyone)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral to formal

    How it works

    This expression uses the noun 一同 (ichidō - all present, everyone) as the direct object marked by the particle を (o), followed by 代表して (daihyō shite), which is the -te form of the verb 代表する (daihyō suru - to represent). The -te form here indicates a reason or manner, effectively meaning 'representing everyone' or 'by representing everyone'.

    Sample sentences

    本日は、一同を代表してご挨拶申し上げます。

    Today, I would like to offer greetings on behalf of everyone present.

    この場をお借りして、一同を代表して感謝の意を表したいと思います。

    Allow me to take this opportunity to express our gratitude on behalf of everyone.

    それでは、一同を代表して彼に質問していいですか？

    Then, may I ask him a question on behalf of the whole group?

    Quick facts

    nuance:Implies that the speaker is chosen or designated to speak for the entire group, often used in public speaking or official statements.
    politeness:Can be used in both formal and semi-formal contexts. It implies speaking for a group, often in a respectful or official capacity.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    本日は、一同を代表してご挨拶申し上げます。

    Today, I would like to offer greetings on behalf of everyone present.

    この場をお借りして、一同を代表して感謝の意を表したいと思います。

    Allow me to take this opportunity to express our gratitude on behalf of everyone.

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