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    ゾロ目ナンバーにする (zorome nanbā ni suru - to make it a matching-digit license plate)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression (verb phrase)
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase combines the noun 'ゾロ目ナンバー' (matching-digit license plate) with the particle 'に' (indicating result or change) and the verb 'する' (to do/make). It literally means 'to make (something) into a matching-digit license plate', implying the act of obtaining or specifying such a plate for a vehicle. The object of 'する' (the license plate itself) is usually implied.

    Sample sentences

    次の車は絶対にゾロ目ナンバーにしたいです。

    I definitely want to make my next car's license plate a matching-digit one.

    彼は誕生日と同じ数字でゾロ目ナンバーにしました。

    He made his license plate a matching-digit one using the same numbers as his birthday.

    ゾロ目ナンバーにするには、追加料金がかかりますか？

    Does it cost extra to make it a matching-digit license plate?

    Quick facts

    cultural_note:In Japan, it's common for car owners to choose specific license plate numbers (希望ナンバー - kibō nanbā) for various reasons, including auspiciousness, personal significance, or simply a preference for 'zorome' (matching digits) like 7777 or 8888, which are often considered lucky. These numbers are sometimes harder to obtain and may involve a lottery system due to demand.

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    Example

    次の車は絶対にゾロ目ナンバーにしたいです。

    I definitely want to make my next car's license plate a matching-digit one.

    彼は誕生日と同じ数字でゾロ目ナンバーにしました。

    He made his license plate a matching-digit one using the same numbers as his birthday.

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