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ズラリと並んだ本棚 (bookshelves lined up neatly)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression (adverbial phrase + noun phrase)

neutral

How it works

This phrase combines the adverbial expression 'ズラリと' (zurari to) which describes an action or state of being lined up uniformly or neatly, with the past tense casual form of the verb '並ぶ' (narabu - to line up), which is '並んだ' (naranda - lined up). This verb then directly modifies the noun '本棚' (hondana - bookshelf), creating a noun phrase meaning 'bookshelves that are lined up neatly'.

Sample sentences

図書館にはズラリと並んだ本棚があり、壮観だった。

The library had bookshelves lined up neatly, which was a magnificent sight.

彼の書斎には、壁一面にズラリと並んだ本棚があった。

His study had bookshelves lined up neatly along an entire wall.

部屋の隅に、新しいズラリと並んだ本棚が設置された。

New, neatly lined-up bookshelves were installed in the corner of the room.

Quick facts

onomatopoeia_adverb:ズラリ (zurari) is an onomatopoeic adverb describing things lined up in a straight, neat, or imposing row. It can be used with 'と' (to) as 'ズラリと' to modify verbs or predicate adjectives.

Often used with

ズラリと並んだ商品 (products lined up neatly)

ズラリと並ぶ車 (cars lining up in a row)

ズラリと並んだ建物 (buildings lined up in a row)

ズラリと並んだ靴 (shoes lined up neatly)

本棚に並んだ本 (books lined up on a bookshelf)

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Example

図書館にはズラリと並んだ本棚があり、壮観だった。

The library had bookshelves lined up neatly, which was a magnificent sight.

彼の書斎には、壁一面にズラリと並んだ本棚があった。

His study had bookshelves lined up neatly along an entire wall.