対バン

• 読み: たいバン
• ローマ字: taiban
• 漢字の分解: 対 (versus, opposing) + バン (band) → opposing bands; multi-band show
• 発音: /ta.i.baɴ/

意味

A multi-band live show where several artists or bands perform on the same bill.

対バン literally means 'opposing bands' and refers to a concert format where multiple bands share the stage, each performing a set. It's the default format for smaller venue shows and a crucial way for bands to build audiences by playing to each other's fans. The term is central to Japan's live house (small venue) culture and represents the grassroots music ecosystem.

例文

1. 今日の対バン相手めっちゃ良かったからフォローした。
2. 対バンで知らないバンド見て新しい推し見つけるの楽しい。
3. 対バンの出番が1番目だったけど盛り上がったよ。

使い方ガイド

場面: live music, band communities, social media

トーン: casual, music-scene

正しい言い方

• 対バン形式だから目当てのバンド以外も見てね。 (It's a multi-band show so check out the other bands too.)
• 対バンで一緒になったバンドと仲良くなった。 (We became friends with the band we shared the bill with.)

避ける言い方

• 対バンで自分の推し以外の時に露骨に無関心なのはマナー違反 (Being obviously disinterested during other bands' sets at a shared show is rude)

よくある間違い

• Leaving right after your favorite band's set — staying for other acts is considered good etiquette in Japanese live house culture

起源と歴史

From 対 (opposing, versus) + バン (band). Originated in Japan's live house scene, where small venues regularly book multiple bands for a single show. Has been standard terminology since at least the 1980s-90s.

文化的背景

時代: 1980s-90s live house culture, still thriving

世代: All ages who attend live shows

社会的背景: Universal among live music fans

地域メモ: Used across all of Japan. Central to the live house (ライブハウス) culture that forms the backbone of Japan's indie and underground music scenes.