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    期待の顔ぶれ (kitai no kaobure) - an anticipated lineup

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase is a compound noun formed by '期待 (kitai, expectation)' + 'の (no, possessive particle)' + '顔ぶれ (kaobure, lineup/members)'. The particle 'の' functions here to link '期待' as an attribute describing '顔ぶれ', meaning 'a lineup of expectation' or 'a lineup that is expected'. It's used to describe a group of people (or sometimes things, like a list of dishes) that one has high hopes for or is very much looking forward to seeing.

    Sample sentences

    今年のフェスティバルは、まさに期待の顔ぶれが揃っていますね。

    This year's festival really has an anticipated lineup of performers, doesn't it?

    新ドラマの主要キャストは、期待の顔ぶれだと話題になっています。

    The main cast of the new drama is a much-anticipated lineup, and it's becoming a talking point.

    新しいプロジェクトチームの期待の顔ぶれが発表された。

    The anticipated lineup for the new project team has been announced.

    Quick facts

    nuance:Implies excitement and positive anticipation for a group of people (e.g., performers, team members, participants in an event) because of their talent, fame, or the quality they bring. It's often used in media or event promotion.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    今年のフェスティバルは、まさに期待の顔ぶれが揃っていますね。

    This year's festival really has an anticipated lineup of performers, doesn't it?

    新ドラマの主要キャストは、期待の顔ぶれだと話題になっています。

    The main cast of the new drama is a much-anticipated lineup, and it's becoming a talking point.

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