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.
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.
Referring to a group of musicians, actors, or dancers performing together.
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.
A theater troupe or company, used for acting ensembles.
Referring to any group of things or people considered as a whole.
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.
A general loanword for 'group', suitable for informal contexts.
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?
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.
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.
I bought a complete ensemble of tea ceremony utensils.
このグループの作品は面白い。
The works of this ensemble are interesting.