諸君
Meanings
1
you (plural); you all
Formal or literary second-person plural pronoun, often used in speeches, letters, or when addressing a group with some authority. Can sound old-fashioned or stiff in casual conversation.
I appreciate your efforts, everyone.
Gentlemen, we will now commence the operation.
2
gentlemen; ladies and gentlemen; my friends; everyone
Used as a direct form of address when making an appeal, giving a speech, or rallying a group. Carries a formal, somewhat old-fashioned or rhetorical tone.
Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please.
My friends, we must overcome this difficulty.
Usage patterns
- 諸君に〈事〉を告げるto announce something to you all (formal address to a group)
I have an important announcement for all of you.
- 諸君、〈動詞〉used at the start of a speech to rally or address a group before an exhortation
Everyone, let's join forces and do our best from here on.
- 諸君の〈事〉に感謝するto thank you all for something (e.g. effort, cooperation)
I thank you all for your hard work.