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    ズラリと並ぶ人々 (zurari to narabu hitobito - people lining up)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression (adverbial phrase + verb + noun)
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase combines the mimetic adverb 「ズラリと」 (zurari to), which describes a large number of things or people lining up neatly, with the verb 「並ぶ」 (narabu - to line up/be arranged), modifying the noun 「人々」 (hitobito - people). The 'と' particle following the mimetic word indicates an adverbial function. It describes the state or manner in which people are lined up.

    Sample sentences

    開店前から店の前にズラリと並ぶ人々がいた。

    There were people lining up neatly in front of the store even before it opened.

    駅のホームには、電車を待つズラリと並ぶ人々で溢れていた。

    The station platform was overflowing with people lining up neatly, waiting for the train.

    コンサート会場へ向かうズラリと並ぶ人々を見て、その人気ぶりに驚いた。

    Seeing the people lining up neatly heading towards the concert venue, I was surprised by its popularity.

    Quick facts

    mimeticAdverb:「ズラリ」 (zurari) is a gitaigo (mimetic word) that vividly describes the state of many items or people being arranged in a neat, straight line, often implying a considerable number. The 'と' particle transforms it into an adverb.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    開店前から店の前にズラリと並ぶ人々がいた。

    There were people lining up neatly in front of the store even before it opened.

    駅のホームには、電車を待つズラリと並ぶ人々で溢れていた。

    The station platform was overflowing with people lining up neatly, waiting for the train.

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