1The arrangement or deployment of forces, players, or resources in a battle, match, or operation; a tactical formation.
司令官は敵情を見て布陣を変更した。
The commander changed the deployment after assessing the enemy situation.
監督は新しい布陣で試合に臨んだ。
The manager approached the match with a new formation.
チェスでは序盤の布陣がその後の展開を左右する。
In chess, the opening deployment often determines the course of the game.
2A lineup or formation used in games or events (e.g., the starting lineup in a sports match).
今日の先発布陣が発表された。
Today's starting lineup was announced.
相手チームの布陣を見て戦術を変えた。
We changed our tactics after seeing the opponent's formation.
新布陣の狙いは中盤で数的優位を作ることだ。
The aim of the new formation is to create a numerical advantage in midfield.