一枚岩
Meanings
1
monolith; large single slab of rock
Refers to a single, massive piece of rock, often in geological or landscape contexts.
A huge monolith towers over this area.
2
solid unity; unanimity; solidarity
Figurative use describing a group, organization, or opinion that is completely unified and shows no internal division.
The party is not monolithic.
The union faced the negotiations as a united front.
Usage patterns
- 〈組織〉が一枚岩になるfor a group or organization to become completely unified
Having weathered the crisis, the party became completely united.
- 〈組織〉は一枚岩ではないto say an organization is not united, i.e. has internal divisions
The company's management is not a united front.
- 一枚岩として〈動詞〉to act, respond, etc. as a single unified body
The workers united as one solid block and voiced their demands.