Japanese meaning of 異口同音
Reading:
いくどうおん (ikudou on)
English Translation:
Speak with one voice
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
A situation in which many people, often in unison, express the same opinion or repeat the same words. This can signal consensus, conformity, or a lack of independent thought.
Cultural Context:
Common in news, politics, and group decision-making to stress unanimous agreement.
多くの人が同じ意見や言葉を口にしている場面。意見が一致してまとまる場合や、主体性を失い周囲に流されてしまう場合の両方に使われます。
ニュース、政治、集団意思決定で全員一致の合意を強調する場面に多用される。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase with “で” to indicate manner (“〜で賛成した”).
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as “different mouths, same sound” literally, without grasping the idiomatic meaning of agreement.
Example
Basic Example
皆が異口同音に賛成した。
Everyone spoke with one voice in agreement.
Applied Example
観客全員が異口同音に勝者の名を叫んだ。
The entire crowd spoke with one voice, shouting the winner’s name.