Meaning and Usage
"全員" (ぜんいん) means "all members" or "everyone" in a group. It is commonly used to refer to every person involved in a particular context, such as a team, class, or meeting.
Common Contexts
You will often hear "全員" in formal or semi-formal situations like meetings, group activities, or announcements where the presence or agreement of every member is important.
Collocations and Patterns
- 全員が (ぜんいんが): used as the subject meaning "everyone"
- 全員で (ぜんいんで): means "all together" or "with everyone"
- 全員出席 (ぜんいんしゅっせき): "all members present"
Usage Notes
When using "全員," the speaker implies inclusiveness of the entire group without exception. It is often used to emphasize that no one is left out. Be careful not to confuse "全員" with "みんな" which is more casual and less formal.
Common Mistake
Learners sometimes omit particles after "全員," but it usually requires a particle like が or で depending on the sentence structure. For example, "全員来ました" is less natural than "全員が来ました."