Noun + ぐるみ (〜gurumi)
JLPT N1
Explanation
Describes 'entirely', 'all together', or 'as a whole group'.
Formation
Noun + ぐるみ
Detailed Explanation
「Noun + ぐるみ」emphasizes that an action or state involves the entire group or everything related to that noun. It can mean 'altogether', 'as a whole', or 'with everyone/everything included.'
Examples
家族ぐるみで旅行に行きました。
Kazoku gurumi de ryokou ni ikimashita.
We went on a trip with the whole family.
クラスぐるみで遠足に行きました。
Kurasu gurumi de ensoku ni ikimashita.
The entire class went on an excursion.
この国は国民ぐるみでその法案を支持しています。
Kono kuni wa kokumin gurumi de sono houan wo shiji shiteimasu.
The entire population of the country supports that bill.
彼は友人ぐるみでそのクラブに参加した。
Kare wa yuujin gurumi de sono kurabu ni sanka shita.
He joined the club along with all of his friends.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.