- shokun you (people); gentlemen, ladies and gentlemen, my friends, everyone
Formal, somewhat old-fashioned address to a group, used in speeches, military, or literary contexts; rarely in casual conversation.
諸君、今日は歴史的な日だ。
Shokun, kyō wa rekishiteki na hi da.
Ladies and gentlemen, today is a historic day.
諸君の努力に感謝する。
Shokun no doryoku ni kansha suru.
I thank you all for your efforts.
⚖️ Often confused with 皆さん (minasan), which is the normal polite way to address a group in everyday speech.
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