一致団結

• Reading: いっちだんけつ
• Romaji: icchidanketsu
• Kanji breakdown: 一 (ichi) — one; 致 (chi) — reach, arrive at; 団 (dan) — group; 結 (ketsu) — tie, bind
• Pronunciation: /it.tɕi.daɴ.ke.tsɯ/

Meaning

Solidarity; banding together as one for a common cause; united action.

A four-character compound (四字熟語) combining 一致 (unity/agreement) and 団結 (solidarity/union). Used to describe a group coming together with shared purpose and working as one. Common in speeches, sports contexts, and workplace motivation. Often used with する.

Examples

1. チーム全員が一致団結して試合に臨んだ。 The whole team banded together as one and took on the match.
2. 災害の後、住民が一致団結して復興に取り組んだ。 After the disaster, the residents united and worked on recovery.
3. 一致団結すれば困難も乗り越えられる。 If we stand united, we can overcome any hardship.

Usage Guide

Context: speeches, sports, workplace motivation

Tone: inspirational

Origin & History

Four-character compound: 一致 (icchi, agreement/unity) + 団結 (danketsu, solidarity/union). Both halves reinforce the idea of coming together, creating a powerful expression of collective action.

Cultural Context

Era: Modern

Generation: All ages

Social background: Universal