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首脳が一堂に会する (shunō ga ichidō ni kaisuru - leaders gather)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

formal

How it works

This is a fixed expression combining the noun '首脳' (shunō - leaders), the particle 'が' (ga - subject marker), the adverbial phrase '一堂に' (ichidō ni - all together/in one place), and the verb '会する' (kaisuru - to meet/gather). The structure emphasizes that multiple leaders are assembling in a single location.

Sample sentences

G7サミットのため、世界の首脳が一堂に会する。

For the G7 Summit, world leaders will gather in one place.

各国からの代表団と首脳が一堂に会し、重要な議題について議論した。

Delegations and leaders from various countries gathered to discuss important agenda items.

この歴史的な機会に、多くの政治首脳が一堂に会しました。

On this historic occasion, many political leaders gathered together.

Quick facts

nuance:The phrase '一堂に会する' specifically conveys the idea of a group of important individuals (like leaders or delegates) gathering together in one place for a specific purpose, often for a meeting or conference. It's more formal and impactful than simply saying they 'met'.

Often used with

世界の首脳が一堂に会する (sekai no shunō ga ichidō ni kaisuru - world leaders gather)

閣僚が一堂に会する (kakuryō ga ichidō ni kaisuru - ministers gather)

各国の首脳が一堂に会する (kakkoku no shunō ga ichidō ni kaisuru - leaders of various countries gather)

首脳会議 (shunō kaigi - summit meeting)

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Example

G7サミットのため、世界の首脳が一堂に会する。

For the G7 Summit, world leaders will gather in one place.

各国からの代表団と首脳が一堂に会し、重要な議題について議論した。

Delegations and leaders from various countries gathered to discuss important agenda items.