Translation of Japanese word "並ぶ" to English
並ぶ
ならぶ
[narabu]
IPA: /nambaʊ/
Meaning
VerbTo align; to put in alignment; to put in correct adjustment for smooth running.
How to use
並ぶ (narabu) — 'to line up / stand in line (intransitive)'. Group 1. 行列に並ぶ — line up in a queue.
🇬🇧 English
to line up
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: 並ぶ
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): ならぶ
Romaji Transcription: narabu
Example Sentences
合で、アサイショナです。
合で、アサイショナです。
To line up.
合では、アサイショナです。
合では、アサイショナです。
To line up or put things in order.
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Common phrases
- 行列に並ぶ— to stand in line / queue
Frequency rank: #352 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "並ぶ" mean?▼
The Japanese word "並ぶ" means "to line up" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "並ぶ"?▼
The word "並ぶ" is read as "ならぶ" (narabu). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Used to line up or put things in order.".
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