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一堂に集まる (ichidō ni atsumaru - to gather in one place, more common verb)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This is an intransitive fixed expression. 一堂 (いちどう) means 'one hall' or 'one place/group', implying everyone or everything present in that single location. The particle に marks the state or location towards which the action is directed. 集まる (あつまる) is an intransitive verb meaning 'to gather' or 'to assemble'.

Sample sentences

家族全員が正月を祝うために一堂に集まった。

All the family members gathered in one place to celebrate New Year's.

年に一度、同窓生が一堂に集まるパーティーが開催される。

Once a year, a party is held where alumni gather in one place.

重要な会議のため、世界中から代表者が一堂に集まった。

Representatives from all over the world gathered in one place for the important conference.

Often used with

会議のため一堂に集まる (kaigi no tame ichidō ni atsumaru - to gather in one place for a meeting)

家族が一堂に集まる (kazoku ga ichidō ni atsumaru - for family to gather in one place)

関係者全員が一堂に集まる (kankeisha zen'in ga ichidō ni atsumaru - for all involved parties to gather in one place)

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Example

家族全員が正月を祝うために一堂に集まった。

All the family members gathered in one place to celebrate New Year's.

年に一度、同窓生が一堂に集まるパーティーが開催される。

Once a year, a party is held where alumni gather in one place.