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    顔ぶれが揃う (kaobure ga sorou - members are all present/gathered)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase consists of the noun 顔ぶれ (kaobure, 'lineup/members'), the subject particle が (ga), and the intransitive verb 揃う (sorou, 'to be complete/assembled/present'). It literally means 'the lineup/members are complete/present'. It is often used to describe a group of people being fully gathered for an event or occasion.

    Sample sentences

    今日の会議には、主要な顔ぶれが揃った。

    For today's meeting, all the key members are present.

    そのパーティーには、業界の著名人が顔ぶれが揃うと噂されている。

    It's rumored that all the industry's prominent figures will be gathered at that party.

    新しいプロジェクトチームの顔ぶれが揃い、いよいよ本格始動だ。

    With the new project team members all present, it's finally time to begin in earnest.

    Quick facts

    verb_form:揃う (sorou) is an intransitive verb, meaning the subject (顔ぶれ) itself becomes complete or assembled. The transitive equivalent is 揃える (soroeru - to assemble/complete something).
    usage_nuance:Refers to the complete assembly of a group of people, often implying that all expected or important individuals are present. Can be used for meetings, events, teams, etc.

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    Example

    今日の会議には、主要な顔ぶれが揃った。

    For today's meeting, all the key members are present.

    そのパーティーには、業界の著名人が顔ぶれが揃うと噂されている。

    It's rumored that all the industry's prominent figures will be gathered at that party.

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