Translation guide
The state of everyone agreeing or having the same opinion. In Japanese, this is often expressed through adverbs, set phrases, or verbs rather than a single noun.
Expressing that a decision or opinion was unanimous, with everyone in agreement.
Literally 'with all members agreeing', used as an adverb to describe unanimous actions.
全員一致でその計画に反対した。
They unanimously opposed the plan.
Means 'no objection', often used to confirm unanimity in informal settings.
「この案でいいですか？」「異議なし！」
"Is this plan okay?" "No objections!"
Emphasizing that everyone shares the exact same opinion or feeling.
A verb phrase meaning 'opinions match' or 'agree'. Used when people reach the same conclusion.
全員の意見が一致した。
Everyone's opinions were in agreement.
The English noun 'unanimity' is rarely directly translated as a single Japanese noun. Instead, use adverbial phrases like 満場一致で or verb phrases like 意見が一致する. Using a dictionary noun like 一致 alone may sound unnatural without context.
A common phrase meaning 'unanimous' or 'unanimously', often used in formal contexts like meetings or votes.
その提案は満場一致で可決された。
The proposal was passed unanimously.
Similar to 満場一致, but emphasizes the entire assembly or committee. Slightly more formal.
委員会は全会一致で新しい規則を承認した。
The committee unanimously approved the new rule.
An idiomatic phrase meaning 'to unite hearts' or 'be of one mind', often used in motivational contexts.
チームは心を一つにして優勝を目指した。
The team united in heart and aimed for victory.
A formal noun meaning 'consensus' or 'collective will'. Used in official statements.
これは国民の総意です。
This is the consensus of the people.