面めん子つが揃そろう

expression, godan verb (-u)

to make a foursome (mahjong)

Mahjong term: all four players are present and ready to start a game. Literally 'the faces are assembled'.

See also: メンツ · 揃う

• 面めん子つが揃そろったから、そろそろ始はじめよう。

  Now that we have a foursome, let's start the game.

expression, godan verb (-u)

to have everyone together; to have the full lineup

Colloquial extension from mahjong: all the expected members of a group, team, or cast are present. Often used when a gathering feels complete.

See also: メンツ

• やっと面めん子つが揃そろったから、飲のみ会かいを始はじめよう。

  Now that everyone's here, let's start the drinking party.

• 今日きょうの練れん習しゅうは面めん子つが揃そろわなかったので、軽かるく済すませた。

  We didn't have the full lineup for practice today, so we kept it light.