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    豪華な顔ぶれ (gōkana kaobure - luxurious/splendid lineup)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression (noun phrase)
    neutral to slightly formal

    How it works

    This is a noun phrase consisting of an adjectival noun (na-adjective) '豪華な' (gōkana, splendid/luxurious) modifying the noun '顔ぶれ' (kaobure, lineup/members). It literally translates to 'splendid faces/lineup' and is used to describe a group of notable, high-caliber, or impressive individuals or, less commonly, items.

    Sample sentences

    今年の映画祭は、監督も俳優も豪華な顔ぶれが揃っている。

    This year's film festival has a splendid lineup of both directors and actors.

    パーティーには各界の著名人が集まり、まさに豪華な顔ぶれでした。

    Prominent figures from various fields gathered at the party; it was truly a splendid lineup.

    このドラマは、毎回豪華な顔ぶれのゲストが出演するので見逃せない。

    This drama is a must-see because a splendid lineup of guest stars appears every time.

    Quick facts

    nuance:'顔ぶれ' originally refers to a lineup of faces, implying people. While sometimes used metaphorically for a collection of things, its primary application is for groups of individuals, especially when describing participants in an event or project.
    adjective_form:The 'な' (na) particle is essential as '豪華' is a 'na-adjective' when directly modifying a noun.

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    Example

    今年の映画祭は、監督も俳優も豪華な顔ぶれが揃っている。

    This year's film festival has a splendid lineup of both directors and actors.

    パーティーには各界の著名人が集まり、まさに豪華な顔ぶれでした。

    Prominent figures from various fields gathered at the party; it was truly a splendid lineup.

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