N4
ならぶ (narabu)
並ぶ
to line up, to stand in a line (intransitive)
💡 Nuance & Usage:
人や物が一列にそろうこと。自動詞。/ For people or objects to be arranged in a line. Intransitive verb.
📝 Example Sentences
バス停に多くの人が並んでいます。
Many people are lining up at the bus stop.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "並ぶ"!
新しいお店の前には、開店前からたくさんの人が_______いました。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 人が自分から列を作る動作なので、自動詞の「並ぶ」を使います。ここでは進行形なので「並んでいました」。
English: Since it's the action of people forming a line themselves, the intransitive verb 'narabu' (to line up) is used. Here, it's in the progressive form, so 'narande imashita' (were lining up).
English: Since it's the action of people forming a line themselves, the intransitive verb 'narabu' (to line up) is used. Here, it's in the progressive form, so 'narande imashita' (were lining up).
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