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    家族勢揃い (kazoku zeisoroi - all family members present)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a compound expression consisting of 家族 (kazoku, family) and 勢揃い (zeisoroi, gathering in full force). It functions adverbially or nominally, often describing an event where the entire family unit is present. It can also imply a sense of completeness or significance to the gathering.

    Sample sentences

    お正月には、毎年家族勢揃いで実家に帰省します。

    Every New Year's, all family members gather and return to our parents' home.

    久しぶりに家族勢揃いの夕食を楽しむことができました。

    We were able to enjoy a dinner with all family members present for the first time in a long while.

    家族勢揃いの写真を見ると、いつも温かい気持ちになります。

    Whenever I see a photo with all family members present, I always feel a warm sensation.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Implies a complete gathering, often for special occasions like New Year's, weddings, or important family events. It carries a positive or nostalgic connotation of unity.
    structure:Can be used with the particle 'が' (ga) to form a subject (e.g., 家族勢揃いがあった), or more commonly with 'で' (de) or 'の' (no) to modify a noun or verb.

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    Example

    お正月には、毎年家族勢揃いで実家に帰省します。

    Every New Year's, all family members gather and return to our parents' home.

    久しぶりに家族勢揃いの夕食を楽しむことができました。

    We were able to enjoy a dinner with all family members present for the first time in a long while.

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