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あなた方 (あなたがた) Japanese meaning | Kotomora

あなた方がた

あ

な

た

が

た

Common word

Meanings

1

pronoun

you (plural, honorific)

honorific or respectful (sonkeigo)

Polite plural form of あなた, used to address a group of people respectfully. Common in formal speeches, announcements, and business settings.

あなた方がたのご協きょう力りょくに感かん謝しゃいたします。
I appreciate your cooperation.
あなた方がたは

どちら

から

いらっしゃい

まし

た

か

。

Where are you all from?

Written forms

あなた方がた
Standard kanji-kana spelling for the plural 'you' (honorific).
貴方あなたがた
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 貴方 is an uncommon spelling for あなた.
貴方あなた方がた
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; the repetition of 方 is unusual.
貴方あなた々がた
rarely-used kanji form
Rarely used kanji form; 々 is a repetition mark for the preceding kanji.

Kanji

方direction, person, alternative
貴precious, value, prize

Similar words

あなた
Singular 'you'; あなた方 is the explicit plural form.
君きみたち
Informal plural 'you', used among friends or to subordinates; あなた方 is more polite and formal.
皆みなさん
Polite 'everyone'; あなた方 directly addresses the group as 'you', while 皆さん is a general address.

Etymology

Compound of あなた (you) + 方 (がた, honorific plural suffix). The suffix がた is used to show respect when referring to a group of people.