Japanese

いっせい
Meaning: simultaneously; all at once
Part of Speech: Noun, Adverb

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Handwriting

一
斉

Example sentences

The birds took flight all at once.
各社が一斉に値上げを発表した。
Each company announced a price increase all at once.
兵士達は一斉に吶喊して敵陣へ突っ込んだ。
The soldiers raised a battle cry in unison and charged at the enemy camp.
号砲一発で選手たちは一斉にスタートした。
With the shot of the starting gun, the athletes all started at once.

Usage Notes

Used to describe actions happening at the same time.

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