Translation guide
The English word 'lineup' can refer to a list of participants, a physical row of people or things, or an arrangement. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
To refer to the list of players, performers, or members taking part in an event.
A common loanword used for lineups in sports, events, products, etc. Widely understood.
今日の試合のラインナップが発表された。
Today's game lineup has been announced.
Specifically the starting lineup in sports. '先発' means starting, 'メンバー' means members.
先発メンバーに新人が入った。
A rookie is in the starting lineup.
The participating players/athletes. More formal than ラインナップ.
出場選手のリストを確認してください。
Please check the list of participating players.
To describe people or objects arranged in a line, such as for identification or display.
The act of lining up or being lined up. Often used in formal contexts like police lineups or military formations.
容疑者が整列させられた。
The suspects were lined up.
To line up in a single row. '一列' means one line, '並ぶ' means to line up.
子どもたちが一列に並んだ。
The children lined up in a row.
Everyone lined up together; a full lineup of people. Often used for group photos or gatherings.
To refer to a set or range of things offered, like a product lineup or menu.
Also used for product lineups, menu items, etc. Very versatile.
新商品のラインナップが充実している。
The new product lineup is extensive.
Assortment or range of goods. Common in retail contexts.
Similar to 品揃え, but slightly more formal. Often used in business.
当店の取り揃えをご覧ください。
Please take a look at our lineup.
While ラインナップ is common for lists, using it for a physical police lineup may sound unnatural. Use 整列 or 一列に並ぶ instead.
警察が容疑者を整列させた。
The police lined up the suspects.
家族が勢揃いした。
The whole family lined up (gathered).
この店は品揃えが豊富だ。
This store has a rich lineup of products.