〜ぐるみ
involving the whole ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜ぐるみ” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜ぐるみ」 means "involving the whole ~". Structure: Noun + ぐるみ. This is a JLPT N1 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
At work
Example 1会社ぐるみで採決に取り組んでいる。
かいしゃぐるみ で さいけつ に とりくんで いる。
kaishagurumi de saiketsu ni torikunde iru.
The whole company is working on the vote.
At work
Example 2会社ぐるみで買収に取り組んでいる。
かいしゃぐるみ で ばいしゅう に とりくんで いる。
kaishagurumi de baishuu ni torikunde iru.
The whole company is working on the acquisition.
At work
Example 3会社ぐるみで志願に取り組んでいる。
かいしゃぐるみ で しがん に とりくんで いる。
kaishagurumi de shigan ni torikunde iru.
The whole company is working on the volunteering.
At work
Example 4会社ぐるみで転載に取り組んでいる。
かいしゃぐるみ で てんさい に とりくんで いる。
kaishagurumi de tensai ni torikunde iru.
The whole company is working on the reprinting.
At work
Example 5会社ぐるみで滞納に取り組んでいる。
かいしゃぐるみ で たいのう に とりくんで いる。
kaishagurumi de tainou ni torikunde iru.
The whole company is working on the payment arrears.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
The whole company is working on the vote.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜ぐるみ.
Remember tomorrow
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