battle formation; battle array
Refers to the arrangement of troops or military units in preparation for battle. Often used in historical or strategic contexts.
In battles of the Warring States period, the battle formation often decided victory or defeat.
Extended figurative use: the composition or lineup of a group, such as a cabinet, team, or organization. Often implies a strategic arrangement of members.
新内閣の陣立てが発表された。
The lineup of the new Cabinet was announced.
プロジェクトの陣立てを見直す必要がある。
We need to review the makeup of the project team.
Standard spelling.
Irregular okurigana usage; rarely seen.
Compound of 陣 (じん, 'camp' or 'battle array') and 立て (たて, 'arrangement' or 'setting up'). The exact historical derivation is uncertain, but the word has been used since the medieval period to refer to military formations.