並ぶ

ならぶ

To line up; to stand in a row

N5verb·narabu

How to remember it

Intransitive twin of 並べる; the things themselves form the line.

Example sentences

  • 駅でたくさんの人が並んでいます。

    えきでたくさんのひとがならんでいます。

    Many people are lining up at the station.

  • パン屋の前に長い列が並んでいる。

    パンやのまえにながいれつがならんでいる。

    A long line has formed in front of the bakery.

Usage

Intransitive; the subject is what stands in line (〜ている = is lined up).

Related words

並べる順番一列

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