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皆様におかれましては (minasama ni okaremashite wa - To everyone)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

formal, highly polite

How it works

This expression uses the honorific noun 皆様 (minasama) meaning 'everyone', followed by the particle に (ni) indicating 'to' or 'for'. おかれましては (okaremashite wa) is a very polite and formal form of the verb おかれる (okareru, passive/honorific of おく 'to place'), combined with the particle は (wa) for topic marking. It functions to formally and respectfully address or refer to a group of people at the beginning of a statement or announcement.

Sample sentences

皆様におかれましては、ますますご清栄のこととお慶び申し上げます。

I wish to express my sincere congratulations on your continued prosperity.

平素は格別のご高配を賜り、皆様におかれましては、心より御礼申し上げます。

We are deeply grateful for your continued patronage, and we sincerely thank you all.

本日はご多忙の中、皆様におかれましては、遠路はるばるお集まりいただき、誠にありがとうございます。

Thank you all very much for coming such a long way and gathering here today, despite your busy schedules.

Quick facts

politeness:This is an extremely polite and formal expression, typically used in written communication, formal speeches, or announcements when addressing a large, respected audience. It sets a highly deferential tone.

usageContext:Often used at the beginning of letters, emails, speeches, or public announcements to respectfully introduce a topic concerning the recipients.

Often used with

皆様におかれましては、お元気でいらっしゃいますか (Are you all doing well?)

皆様におかれましては、ご清聴ありがとうございました (Thank you all for listening attentively.)

皆様におかれましては、本日のご出席を賜り、誠にありがとうございます (Thank you all very much for your attendance today.)

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Example

皆様におかれましては、ますますご清栄のこととお慶び申し上げます。

I wish to express my sincere congratulations on your continued prosperity.

平素は格別のご高配を賜り、皆様におかれましては、心より御礼申し上げます。

We are deeply grateful for your continued patronage, and we sincerely thank you all.