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家族が一堂に集まる (kazoku ga ichidō ni atsumaru - for the family to gather all together)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase uses the particle が (ga) to mark the subject (家族 - kazoku, family). 一堂に (ichidō ni) is an adverbial phrase meaning 'all in one place' or 'all together', modifying the verb 集まる (atsumaru, to gather/assemble). It describes a situation where all members of a group gather in a single location.

Sample sentences

お正月には、毎年実家に家族が一堂に集まる。

Every New Year's, the whole family gathers together at my parents' home.

彼が病気になって以来、家族が一堂に集まる機会が減った。

Since he got sick, opportunities for the family to gather all together have decreased.

このような美しい景色を前に、家族が一堂に集まるのは素晴らしいことだ。

It's wonderful for the whole family to gather all together in front of such a beautiful scenery.

Quick facts

nuance:一堂に (ichidō ni) emphasizes that everyone who belongs to the group is present in one place, giving a sense of completeness or a full assembly. It implies a significant gathering, often for a special occasion.

kanjiMeaning:家族 (family), 一堂 (one hall/all together), 集まる (gather)

Often used with

親戚が一堂に集まる (shinseki ga ichidō ni atsumaru - for relatives to gather all together)

社員が一堂に集まる (shain ga ichidō ni atsumaru - for employees to gather all together)

皆が一堂に会する (mina ga ichidō ni kaisuru - for everyone to gather all together (more formal))

久々の一堂会 (hisabisa no ichidōkai - a long-awaited gathering of everyone)

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Example

お正月には、毎年実家に家族が一堂に集まる。

Every New Year's, the whole family gathers together at my parents' home.

彼が病気になって以来、家族が一堂に集まる機会が減った。

Since he got sick, opportunities for the family to gather all together have decreased.