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    一流の顔ぶれ (ichiryū no kaobure - first-class lineup)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This is a noun phrase formed by '一流 (ichiryū)' meaning 'first-class' or 'top-tier', the possessive particle 'の (no)', and '顔ぶれ (kaobure)' meaning 'members', 'faces present', or 'lineup'. It describes a group of people who are all of high quality, skill, or reputation.

    Sample sentences

    今年の映画祭は、一流の顔ぶれが揃っている。

    This year's film festival has a first-class lineup of attendees.

    その国際会議には、各国の首脳をはじめ、一流の顔ぶれが参加した。

    Leaders from various countries, along with other top-tier participants, attended that international conference.

    このプロジェクトには、業界でも一流の顔ぶれが集められました。

    A first-class lineup of industry professionals was assembled for this project.

    Quick facts

    nuance:While '顔ぶれ (kaobure)' literally refers to 'faces' or 'members present', when combined with '一流 (ichiryū)', it specifically implies a collection of highly skilled, famous, or respected individuals in a particular field or event.
    component_breakdown:一流 (ichiryū): first-class, top-grade; の (no): possessive particle; 顔ぶれ (kaobure): lineup, members, faces present.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    今年の映画祭は、一流の顔ぶれが揃っている。

    This year's film festival has a first-class lineup of attendees.

    その国際会議には、各国の首脳をはじめ、一流の顔ぶれが参加した。

    Leaders from various countries, along with other top-tier participants, attended that international conference.

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