メンバー

めんばー
noun
member
1. member
A person belonging to a group or organization.
I introduce the team members.
All the members gathered.
A new member joined.
He is active as a member of a band.
When choosing project members, I value not only experience but also teamwork.

メンバー (from English 'member') refers to a person who belongs to a group.

COMMON PATTERNS:

  • メンバーになる: to become a member
  • メンバーを(あつ)める: to gather members
  • メンバーに(くわ)わる: to join as a member

COMMON EXPRESSIONS:

  • チームメンバー: team member
  • バンドメンバー: band member
  • 正式(せいしき)メンバー: official member
  • 創設(そうせつ)メンバー: founding member

RELATED:

  • 会員(かいいん): member (of an organization, more formal)
  • 部員(ぶいん): club member
  • 一員(いちいん): member, one of (formal)