式典のために一堂に集まる (shikiten no tame ni ichidō ni atsumaru - to gather all together for the ceremony)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
This phrase is composed of three main parts: 「式典のために」(shikiten no tame ni - for the ceremony), 「一堂に」(ichidō ni - all together in one place), and 「集まる」(atsumaru - to gather/assemble). 「ために」 indicates purpose, specifying 'for the ceremony'. 「一堂に」 is an adverbial phrase modifying 'atsumaru', emphasizing that everyone gathers in one single location. 「集まる」 is an intransitive verb meaning 'to gather' or 'to assemble'.
Sample sentences
卒業生たちは、卒業式典のために一堂に集まった。
The graduates gathered all together for the graduation ceremony.
家族全員が、年末年始の祝典のために一堂に集まるのが恒例です。
It is customary for the entire family to gather all together for the New Year's celebrations.
国際会議では、世界各国の代表者が一堂に集まり、重要な議題について議論しました。
At the international conference, representatives from various countries gathered all together to discuss important topics.
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Example
卒業生たちは、卒業式典のために一堂に集まった。
The graduates gathered all together for the graduation ceremony.
家族全員が、年末年始の祝典のために一堂に集まるのが恒例です。
It is customary for the entire family to gather all together for the New Year's celebrations.
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