all of you; everyone (present)
Archaic second-person plural pronoun, often used by samurai in formal or respectful address. Not used in modern Japanese.
"Everyone, thank you for your efforts," said the samurai.
In period dramas, the lord calls out to his retainers, "All of you, stand by."
Standard kanji spelling for this archaic pronoun.
Kana-based spelling that clarifies the reading; sometimes seen in historical or explanatory contexts.
Abbreviated kanji form; less common and may be ambiguous.
From 各々 (おのおの, 'each') + 方 (がた, honorific plural suffix). The exact historical development is uncertain, but it served as a respectful plural address in classical and samurai speech.