GRAMMAR DETAIL
〜ぐるみ
Indicates that every member of a family, community, or organization is involved in an activity or event.
Examples
町ぐるみで古い祭りを守る取り組みが続いている。
The entire town continues working together to preserve the old festival.
Words used
学校ぐるみで環境活動に取り組んだ。
The entire school took part in environmental activities.
Words used
Study notes
1. Origins, structure, and basic meaning
- Structure: Attach
ぐるみto a group noun such as a family, school, or community to describe involvement at the level of the whole group rather than an individual. - Basic usage:
学校ぐるみで環境活動に取り組んだ。means that the school as a whole took part in environmental activities.
2. Common pitfalls and similar expressions
- A relationship noun versus a statement of action
家族ぐるみの付き合いis a noun phrase for a relationship involving the families as a whole.家族ぐるみで付き合うconnects withでto state that the families socialize as groups.