Translation guide
Expressing 'all members' in Japanese depends on the group type and context. Common patterns include 全員 (all members of a group of people), 全〜 (all members of a specific category), and 一同 (formal, for a gathering).
Referring to every person in a defined group, such as a team, class, or family.
The most common and neutral way to say 'all members' when referring to people. Works for teams, classes, staff, etc.
全員が賛成しました。
All members agreed.
クラスの全員が参加した。
All members of the class participated.
Formal expression for 'all members' or 'everyone present', often used in speeches or announcements.
社員一同、心よりお礼申し上げます。
All members of the staff express their heartfelt gratitude.
Prefix meaning 'all' attached to a group noun. Common with 全社員 (all employees), 全学生 (all students), etc.
全社員に通知が送られた。
A notice was sent to all employees.
全メンバーが集まった。
All members gathered.
Casual 'everyone' or 'all'. Can be used for 'all members' in informal contexts.
みんな、集まって！
Everyone, gather around!
Referring to every person in a family or household.
Specifically 'all family members'. Combines 家族 (family) and 全員 (all members).
家族全員で旅行に行った。
All family members went on a trip.
Literally 'one household', often used to mean 'the whole family'.
一家で引っ越した。
The whole family moved.
Formally referring to every member of a company, association, or committee.
Formal phrase for 'all members' of an association or club.
会員一同、新会長を歓迎します。
All members welcome the new chairman.
Formal term for 'all constituent members', used in official documents.
全構成員の同意が必要です。
The consent of all members is required.
全員 is the everyday word for 'all members' of any group of people. 一同 is more formal and often used in set phrases like 社員一同 (all staff members) in greetings or announcements.
全員 is only for people. For 'all members' of a non-human set (e.g., all parts of a machine), use すべての部品 (all parts) or similar.
全員の出席が必須です。
All members are required to attend.
その決定は全員によってなされた。
The decision was made by all members.