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    家族勢揃い (kazoku seizoroi - all family members are gathered)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression / noun phrase
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a compound noun phrase formed by '家族 (kazoku, family)' and '勢揃い (seizoroi, all present/assembled)'. '勢揃い' is a noun that can also function as a suru-verb when followed by する (suru), meaning 'to be all present'. The combination functions as a noun indicating the state or event of all family members gathering.

    Sample sentences

    お正月に家族勢揃いしました。

    All the family members gathered together for New Year's.

    久しぶりに家族勢揃いの夕食を楽しんだ。

    We enjoyed a family dinner with everyone present for the first time in a while.

    彼の結婚式には、遠方からの家族勢揃いで賑やかだった。

    His wedding was lively with all family members, even those from far away, gathering together.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Often used to describe a joyful or significant occasion where every family member is able to attend.
    etymology:家族 (kazoku) means 'family' and 勢揃い (seizoroi) means 'assembling all together, full lineup'. The latter implies a complete and orderly gathering.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    お正月に家族勢揃いしました。

    All the family members gathered together for New Year's.

    久しぶりに家族勢揃いの夕食を楽しんだ。

    We enjoyed a family dinner with everyone present for the first time in a while.

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