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商品がズラリと並ぶ (products lined up)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This expression describes products or items being lined up neatly and extensively. 「商品 (shōhin)」 is the subject (products), marked by the particle 「が (ga)」. 「ズラリと (zurari to)」 is an adverbial phrase (a gitaigo or onomatopoeia) modifying the verb 「並ぶ (narabu)」 (to be lined up), indicating that items are lined up extensively and uniformly. 「と (to)」 after an onomatopoeia often signifies how an action occurs.

Sample sentences

その店の入り口には、新作のパンがズラリと並んでいた。

At the entrance of that shop, new breads were lined up in a row.

デパートのお菓子売り場には、色とりどりの商品がズラリと並んでいる。

In the confectionery section of the department store, a colorful array of products are lined up.

展示会では、最新技術を駆使したロボットがズラリと並び、来場者を魅了していた。

At the exhibition, robots incorporating the latest technology were lined up, captivating visitors.

Quick facts

gitaigo:「ズラリ (zurari)」 is a gitaigo (onomatopoeia/mimetic word) that describes things being lined up in a long, even, and impressive row, often implying a large number or extent. It conveys a visual sense of order and abundance.

particles:「が (ga)」 marks the subject, while 「と (to)」 connects the adverbial gitaigo to the verb.

Often used with

本がズラリと並ぶ (books lined up)

車がズラリと並ぶ (cars lined up)

人がズラリと並ぶ (people lined up)

店頭にズラリと並ぶ (lined up at the storefront)

棚にズラリと並ぶ (lined up on the shelf)

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Example

その店の入り口には、新作のパンがズラリと並んでいた。

At the entrance of that shop, new breads were lined up in a row.

デパートのお菓子売り場には、色とりどりの商品がズラリと並んでいる。

In the confectionery section of the department store, a colorful array of products are lined up.