Translation guide
The English word 'everyone' refers to all people in a group or in general. In Japanese, the most common equivalent is みんな, but the appropriate expression depends on formality, politeness, and whether you are addressing a group directly or talking about them.
Referring to or addressing all members of a familiar group, such as friends, family, or classmates.
The most common and versatile word for 'everyone' in casual settings. Can be used to address a group directly or talk about them.
Polite form of みんな. Used in slightly more formal situations or when showing respect to the group, such as in a classroom or workplace.
Addressing or referring to a group in formal settings, such as business meetings, speeches, or customer service.
Making a general statement about all people, such as 'everyone makes mistakes'.
Means 'anyone' or 'everyone' in the sense of 'any person'. Used in universal statements.
Getting the attention of a group or calling out to them, like 'Hey everyone!'
The standard casual way to call out to a group.
Referring to all people in a specific place or situation, including the speaker, like 'everyone here'.
Literally 'everyone who is here'. Natural way to refer to the group present.
Everyone makes mistakes.
みなさん、おはようございます。
Good morning, everyone.
Very polite and formal. Commonly used in business, announcements, and written communication.
Everyone, thank you for gathering here today.
Formal written term used in business emails or documents to address multiple recipients. Not used in speech.
To all concerned parties
Everyone makes mistakes.
Can also be used for general statements, but is slightly more colloquial than 誰でも.
Everyone thinks so.
Literally 'people, anyone'. Emphasizes the universal nature of the statement.
Everyone wants to be happy.
Everyone, come here a sec!
Very casual and rough, used among close male friends or in a commanding tone. Can be rude if used inappropriately.
Use only with very close friends of equal or lower status. Can sound aggressive.
Everyone, be quiet!
I'm grateful to everyone here.
Means 'all members' or 'everyone' in a group. Slightly more formal and often used in contexts like attendance or participation.
Everyone gather!
Everyone, thank you for coming.
In Japanese, pronouns are often omitted when the context is clear. For example, 'Everyone, let's go' can simply be 「行こう！」 without explicitly saying 'everyone' if the group is obvious.
Good morning, everyone.
Is everyone ready?