Translation guide
The English phrase "all together" can refer to a group acting in unison, a total sum, or things being gathered in one place. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Expressing that a group does something at the same time or as one.
Expressing the sum or total of items, people, or amounts.
Standard way to say 'in total' or 'all together' when counting.
全部でいくらですか。
How much is it all together?
Expressing that people or things are collected or assembled in a single location.
Common phrase meaning 'everyone together' in a group or gathering.
みんな一緒に写真を撮りましょう。
Let's take a picture all together.
The English phrase 'all together' does not have a single direct equivalent in Japanese. Translating it word-for-word as すべて一緒に is unnatural. Choose the expression based on the intended meaning.
Used when many people or things do the same action at once, often in organized settings.
生徒たちは一斉に立ち上がった。
The students stood up all together.
Casual and common way to say 'everyone together' for joint activities.
みんなで歌おう。
Let's sing all together.
Literally 'in unison', used for speaking or singing together.
全員で声をそろえて挨拶した。
Everyone greeted all together in unison.
Means 'at the same time', can be used for simultaneous actions.
彼らは同時に笑い出した。
They burst out laughing all together.
Used when combining amounts or numbers, similar to 'altogether'.
合わせて10人です。
There are ten people all together.
Formal word for 'total', often used in business or math.
合計で5000円になります。
That will be 5000 yen all together.
Used when all members gather, often in announcements or casual speech.
明日は全員集合してください。
Please gather all together tomorrow.