並ぶ

How to remember it

Think of rows (narabu) standing side by side — the intransitive 'to line up.'

Example sentences

• 駅で人がたくさん並んでいます。

  えきでひとがたくさんならんでいます。

  Many people are lining up at the station.

• 店の前に長い列が並んでいる。

  みせ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 store.

Usage

Intransitive — things or people line up on their own; subject-based.

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