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    フレッシュな顔ぶれ (furesshu na kaobure - fresh lineup)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase combines the English loanword 'fresh' (フレッシュ - furesshu) with the adjectival particle 'na' (な) and the noun 'kaobure' (顔ぶれ), which means 'lineup' or 'assembly of faces'. The 'na' particle connects the adjectival noun 'furesshu' to the noun 'kaobure', effectively meaning 'a fresh lineup'. It refers to a group of new or recently introduced people (e.g., team members, cast members, politicians, etc.) who bring a sense of novelty or renewed energy.

    Sample sentences

    今年の新人戦は、フレッシュな顔ぶれが多くて楽しみだ。

    I'm looking forward to this year's rookie tournament, as there are many fresh faces.

    新しいプロジェクトには、経験豊富なベテランとフレッシュな顔ぶれが揃っている。

    The new project has both experienced veterans and a fresh lineup of members.

    チームは監督交代後、フレッシュな顔ぶれで再スタートを切った。

    After the coaching change, the team made a fresh start with a new lineup.

    Quick facts

    etymology:'フレッシュ (furesshu)' is a gairaigo (loanword) from English 'fresh'. '顔ぶれ (kaobure)' is a native Japanese word. The 'na' particle is used to connect an adjectival noun (形容動詞 - keiyō dōshi) like 'フレッシュ' to a following noun. While 'fresh' has positive connotations of newness and energy, '顔ぶれ' specifically refers to people, not objects.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    今年の新人戦は、フレッシュな顔ぶれが多くて楽しみだ。

    I'm looking forward to this year's rookie tournament, as there are many fresh faces.

    新しいプロジェクトには、経験豊富なベテランとフレッシュな顔ぶれが揃っている。

    The new project has both experienced veterans and a fresh lineup of members.

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