Japanese word

皆様

Pronunciation

Romajiminasama

Meaning

  • nouneveryone

Example

皆様、ありがとうございます。mina sama a ri ga tō go za i ma su

Thank you, everyone.

Illustration for 皆様 (everyone)

More examples

本日は皆様に大切なお知らせがあります。hon jitsu wa mina sama ni tai setsu na o shi ra se ga a ri ma su

Today, I have an important announcement for everyone.

Core concept

Refers to an entire group while adding a clear tone of respect toward the people included.

Common phrases

  • 皆様へのお願いmina sama e no o nega i

    a request to everyone

  • 皆様のご協力mina sama no go kyō ryoku

    everyone's cooperation

Similar words

皆さんminasan: Addresses or refers to a group of people in a polite, generally familiar way.
みんなminna: Refers to every person in a group with a casual tone.

Definition in Japanese

複数の人を敬意を込めて一まとめに指す語。fuku sū no hito o kei i o ko me te hito ma to me ni sa su go

Word origin

皆様 (minasama) combines 皆 (mina, "all") with 様 (sama, an honorific suffix), making a respectful form for referring to everyone.

Usage tips

  • The address term 皆様 (minasama) often appears in formal announcements and customer-service messages when an entire audience is addressed respectfully.

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