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    新しい顔ぶれ (atarashii kaobure - new lineup)

    Grammar & Usage

    noun phrase, fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase is a compound noun, formed by the i-adjective '新しい' (atarashii, new) modifying the noun '顔ぶれ' (kaobure, lineup/members). It functions as a noun, referring to a fresh set of people in a group, team, or organization. It can be used as the subject or object of a sentence.

    Sample sentences

    今年のチームは新しい顔ぶれが多い。

    This year's team has many new faces.

    次のプロジェクトには、新しい顔ぶれが加わる予定です。

    A new lineup of members is expected to join the next project.

    新しい顔ぶれに期待が高まっています。

    Expectations are growing for the new lineup.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Often implies a change or refreshment in personnel, bringing new perspectives or energy.
    etymology:顔ぶれ (kaobure) literally means 'faces arranged', referring to the members present or forming a group. Adding 新しい (atarashii) emphasizes the novelty of these members.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    今年のチームは新しい顔ぶれが多い。

    This year's team has many new faces.

    次のプロジェクトには、新しい顔ぶれが加わる予定です。

    A new lineup of members is expected to join the next project.

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