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    主要な顔ぶれが揃う (shuyou na kaobure ga sorou - key members are present)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This expression consists of three main parts: 主要な (shuyou na - key/main, an adjectival noun), 顔ぶれ (kaobure - lineup of faces/members, a noun), and 揃う (sorou - to gather/be complete, an intransitive verb). The particle が (ga) marks 顔ぶれ as the subject of the verb 揃う. It describes a situation where important or representative individuals are assembled.

    Sample sentences

    今年の国際会議には、各国の主要な顔ぶれが揃う予定だ。

    At this year's international conference, key representatives from various countries are expected to be present.

    プロジェクトの最終ミーティングには、関係部署の主要な顔ぶれが揃い、活発な議論が行われた。

    At the final project meeting, key members from related departments were present, and a lively discussion took place.

    このような機会に主要な顔ぶれが揃うことは滅多にない。

    It's rare for such a key lineup to be present on an occasion like this.

    Quick facts

    notes:主要な (shuyou na) acts as a な-adjective modifying 顔ぶれ. 顔ぶれ literally means 'faces' or 'appearances' but is commonly used to refer to a lineup of people, especially in a group or event. 揃う implies that all necessary or expected individuals are present and accounted for.

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    Example

    今年の国際会議には、各国の主要な顔ぶれが揃う予定だ。

    At this year's international conference, key representatives from various countries are expected to be present.

    プロジェクトの最終ミーティングには、関係部署の主要な顔ぶれが揃い、活発な議論が行われた。

    At the final project meeting, key members from related departments were present, and a lively discussion took place.

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