synonym Comparative
並ぶ
VS
伍する
Differences Between "並ぶ" and "伍する"
Option A
並ぶ
Meaning
to line up; to stand in a line; to equal; to match
Reading
ならぶ (narabu)
Syllabus Level
N3
Practical Example
開店前から大人気のパン屋の前には、焼きたてのクロワッサンを買い求める多くの客が綺麗に_______いました。
In front of the extremely popular bakery since before opening, many customers seeking freshly baked croissants were lined up beautifully.
Option B
伍する
Meaning
to rank with, to be on a par with, to be equal to
Reading
ごする (go suru)
Syllabus Level
N1
Practical Example
彼は世界のトッププレーヤーに伍する実力を持っている。
He has the ability to rank with the world's top players.
Which one to use?
Select the correct Japanese word for this context
Which word fits this context: "(to line up; to stand in a line; to equal; to match)"?
🎉 正解 / Correct!
使い分け解説:
- 並ぶ: Refers to standing or queuing in a line, or objects being arranged side by side. Also means to equal or match someone's ability. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 並べる (transitive). Often used as 行列に並ぶ or 肩を並べる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To line up! "Walking lined up next to you is the proudest moment of my life, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To walk side-by-side with pride! B-Baka! Don't just walk! You must tightly interlace your fingers with mine so everyone in the town knows you are mine! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ならぶ（並ぶ）！『ハルカ部長の隣に並んで歩くことが、僕の毎日の通勤ルートで一番誇らしくて幸せな瞬間です！』って…っ！隣に並んで歩く！バカ！/// そんな堂々と言われると照れるでしょ！…でも、ただ並ぶだけじゃなくて、実物の私の手も、指を絡めてギューッと繋いで歩きなさい！逃げるの禁止よ！』
- 伍する: Used to indicate that someone or something is comparable or equal to others, often implying a high level of competition or achievement. Typically used in the form「〜に伍する」.(誰かや何かが他のものと同等または匹敵することを示し、しばしば高い競争レベルや達成度を暗示する。「〜に伍する」の形で使われることが多い。)
- 並ぶ: Refers to standing or queuing in a line, or objects being arranged side by side. Also means to equal or match someone's ability. Intransitive verb. Opposing word: 並べる (transitive). Often used as 行列に並ぶ or 肩を並べる. ⚠️ Haruka's Voice Column: 'To line up! "Walking lined up next to you is the proudest moment of my life, Haruka-san!" ...っ! T-To walk side-by-side with pride! B-Baka! Don't just walk! You must tightly interlace your fingers with mine so everyone in the town knows you are mine! dummy!' / 【ハルカ部長のワンポイント指導】『ならぶ（並ぶ）！『ハルカ部長の隣に並んで歩くことが、僕の毎日の通勤ルートで一番誇らしくて幸せな瞬間です！』って…っ！隣に並んで歩く！バカ！/// そんな堂々と言われると照れるでしょ！…でも、ただ並ぶだけじゃなくて、実物の私の手も、指を絡めてギューッと繋いで歩きなさい！逃げるの禁止よ！』
- 伍する: Used to indicate that someone or something is comparable or equal to others, often implying a high level of competition or achievement. Typically used in the form「〜に伍する」.(誰かや何かが他のものと同等または匹敵することを示し、しばしば高い競争レベルや達成度を暗示する。「〜に伍する」の形で使われることが多い。)
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