It is essential to learn Japanese vocabulary when studying the language. In addition to words borrowed from other languages, Japanese vocabulary is vast and diverse. Learning essential words and phrases, as well as specialized terminology and idiomatic expressions, is essential for effective communication in Japanese.
Japanese Vocabulary: 皆 (mina, minna)
Meaning: “all” or “everyone”
It is often used in phrases such as “皆さん” (mina san), which means “everyone.”
Examples
- 皆様、こんにちは。 Hello everyone.
- こんにちは。皆さん。 Hello. Everybody.
- もうけを皆で分配した We divided the profit among everyone.
- 皆さん、こんにちは。 Hello, everybody.
- 皆で情報を共有する。 We share the information with each other.
- 皆で東京見物をした。 We all went sightseeing in Tokyo.
- 皆の心がひとつになる Everyone’s heart becomes one
- 皆彼を委員に選んだ。 Everyone selected him as a committee member.
- 皆様、お元気ですか。 How is everyone?
- お陰さまで皆元気です。 Thanks to you, we’ve been great.