和同
wadō
The English phrase unison can be translated into Japanese as 和同 (wadō) or 一致.
Meaning: the state of being together, in harmony, at the same time (noun)
Ways to say it
| Japanese | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| 和同 | wadō | |
| 一致 | itchi | [it̚t͡ɕi] (narrow) |
Both words describe a state of being together, in harmony or occurring at the same time.
How do you pronounce it?
wadō
Did you know?
- While 一致 means 'unison' or 'agreement', it is also the standard term used in Japanese forensics and police work to describe a 'match' between DNA samples or fingerprints.
- Japanese school children often practice 'unison' through 斉唱, a specific type of choral singing where everyone starts and ends exactly together to emphasize group unity over individual skill.
- While 一致 means 'unison' in a conceptual sense, musicians in Japan often use the English loanword ユニゾン (yunizon) to describe singing or playing the exact same notes.
Examples in context
- 皆が一斉に起立しました。Everyone stood up in unison.
Example conversation
Ren and Misaki are practicing a group performance.
- 蓮 Renここを和同に歌おう。koko o wadou ni utaou.Let's sing this part in unison.
- 美咲 Misakiいい考えだね、蓮。ii kangae da ne, ren.That's a good idea, Ren.
- 蓮 Ren準備はいいか？junbi wa ii ka?Are you ready?
- 美咲 Misakiうん、美咲は準備できているよ。un, misaki wa junbi dekite iru yo.Yes, Misaki is ready.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “unison” translations and entries 一致, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
