Translation guide
The English word 'ensemble' can refer to a coordinated outfit, a group of performers, or a general grouping. This guide covers natural Japanese expressions for each meaning.
Referring to a set of clothes worn together as a stylish combination.
Referring to a group of musicians, actors, or dancers performing together.
Referring to any group of things or people considered as a whole.
アンサンブル sounds slightly more formal or fashion-forward, while コーディネート is everyday casual. コーデ is a common abbreviation in speech.
このアンサンブルはパーティーにぴったりだ。
This ensemble is perfect for the party.
明日のコーデ、もう決めた？
Have you decided on tomorrow's outfit yet?
A loanword from English, commonly used in fashion contexts to mean a coordinated outfit.
彼女のアンサンブルはとてもおしゃれだ。
Her ensemble is very stylish.
Short for 'coordinate', often used to mean a put-together outfit. Very common in fashion.
今日のコーディネートは何にしようかな。
What should I wear as my outfit today?
Means 'combination' and can be used for clothing sets, though it's more general.
その服の組み合わせは素敵ですね。
That combination of clothes is lovely.
Used in music and theater to mean a performing group, especially one where members have equal importance.
このアンサンブルは息がぴったりだ。
This ensemble is perfectly in sync.
Specifically a musical ensemble or orchestra. More formal than アンサンブル.
彼は地元の合奏団でバイオリンを弾いている。
He plays violin in a local ensemble.
A theater troupe or company, used for acting ensembles.
その劇団のアンサンブル演技は素晴らしかった。
The ensemble acting of that theater troupe was wonderful.
Means 'aggregate' or 'collection', used for a group of items or people forming a whole.
これらの建物は一つの集合体として設計された。
These buildings were designed as a single ensemble.
A set or complete collection of items, often used for tools or documents.
茶道の道具一式を買った。
I bought a complete ensemble of tea ceremony utensils.
A general loanword for 'group', suitable for informal contexts.
このグループの作品は面白い。
The works of this ensemble are interesting.