Japanese word

名簿

Pronunciation

Romajimeibo

Meaning

  • nounroster

Example

私はチームの名簿を見ます。watashi wa chī mu no mei bo o mi ma su

I look at the team roster.

Illustration for 名簿 (roster)

More examples

新しいメンバーを名簿に追加します。atara shi i me n bā o mei bo ni tsui ka shi ma su

I add the new member to the roster.

Core concept

Describes an organized list that identifies the people belonging to a group.

Common phrases

  • 名簿を作るmei bo o tsuku ru

    make a roster

  • 名簿に載るmei bo ni no ru

    be listed on the roster

  • 名簿を確認するmei bo o kaku nin su ru

    check the roster

Similar words

リストrisuto: A general list of items or people arranged for easy reference.
名鑑meikan: A reference list of people that often includes information about their roles or achievements.

Definition in Japanese

団体や組織などに属する人の氏名を記した一覧。dan tai ya so shiki na do ni zoku su ru hito no shi mei o shiru shi ta ichi ran

Word origin

名 (mei, "name") + 簿 (bo, "register") forms 名簿 (meibo), meaning a register of names.

Usage tips

  • In English, roster is especially common for the players or members selected for a sports team, while 名簿 (meibo) also covers many general groups.

Other meanings

  • registernoun
  • rollnoun

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