Japanese meaning of 満場一致
Reading:
まんじょういっち (manjou icchi)
English Translation:
Unanimous agreement
Meaning & Cultural Context
Meaning:
Unanimous agreement by all present; literally “entire venue, one mind.”
その場にいる全員が同意すること。文字通り「会場全体が一致」する状態。
Cultural Context:
Used in legislative decisions, shareholder meetings, and sports team votes; signals rare unity, often highlighted in news to show overwhelming support or solidarity.
議会の採決、株主総会、スポーツチームの決議などで用いられる。全会一致は珍しいため、圧倒的支持や団結の証として報道で強調されることが多い。
Grammar & Learning Points
Grammar Point
• Noun phrase for unanimous agreement; often with “で決定する.”
Trap for English Speakers
May be misunderstood as meaning everyone must agree happily.
Example
Basic Example
提案は満場一致で承認された。
The proposal was approved by unanimous agreement.
Applied Example
「よし、この作戦で行こう！」と、満場一致で決まった。
Alright, let’s go with this plan! was the unanimous agreement.