Vocabulary

What does 並ぶ (ならぶ, narabu) mean?

並ぶ (ならぶ, narabu) means to line up, to stand in a row.

Quick facts
Readingならぶ
Romajinarabu
Part of speechgodan verb, intransitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
ならぶ
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnarabu

to line up, to stand in a row

  1. 1godan verb · intransitive to line up; to stand in a line
  2. 2godan verb · intransitive to rival; to match; to equal

Example sentences

  • People line up in front of the station.

  • Please line up in front of the shop.

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