レパートリー
れぱーとりー
noun
repertoire
1.
repertoire, range of skills or dishes
The collection of works, skills, or items that a person can perform, cook, or draw upon. Used for music, cooking, and other abilities.
レパートリーを増やしたい。
I want to expand my repertoire.
料理のレパートリーが少ない。
My cooking repertoire is limited.
カラオケのレパートリーに新しい曲を加えた。
I added a new song to my karaoke repertoire.
レパートリー comes from French/English "repertoire." In Japanese, it is used broadly beyond music to include cooking, hobbies, and any skill set.
COMMON COLLOCATIONS:
- レパートリーを増やす: to expand one's repertoire
- レパートリーが広い: to have a wide repertoire
- レパートリーが少ない: to have a limited repertoire
- レパートリーに加える: to add to one's repertoire
NOTE:
The most common everyday use is for cooking (料理のレパートリー), where it means the range of dishes a person can make.