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    いつもの顔ぶれ (itsumo no kaobure - the usual members/faces)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression (noun phrase)
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase combines 'itsumo' (いつも - always, as usual), the possessive particle 'no' (の), and 'kaobure' (顔ぶれ - lineup, gathering of faces/members). It literally translates to 'the lineup of always' or 'the usual faces/members'. It refers to a recurring group of people who are typically present at a certain place or event.

    Sample sentences

    忘年会には、いつもの顔ぶれがほとんど参加しました。

    Almost all of the usual members attended the year-end party.

    週末のカフェには、決まっていつもの顔ぶれが座っている。

    At the cafe on weekends, the usual faces are always sitting there.

    会議室に入ると、いつもの顔ぶれがすでに揃っていた。

    When I entered the meeting room, the usual members were already assembled.

    Quick facts

    nuance:The term '顔ぶれ' (kaobure) itself implies a group of people, often those present at a meeting, event, or social gathering. When combined with 'いつもの' (itsumo no), it conveys a sense of familiarity, routine, and sometimes comfort, or mild exasperation depending on the context. It can refer to friends, colleagues, or even recurring attendees at a public event.

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    Example

    忘年会には、いつもの顔ぶれがほとんど参加しました。

    Almost all of the usual members attended the year-end party.

    週末のカフェには、決まっていつもの顔ぶれが座っている。

    At the cafe on weekends, the usual faces are always sitting there.

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