揃う (sorou - to gather, be complete)
Grammar & Usage
How it works
「揃う」 is an intransitive verb meaning things or people are gathered, complete, or in order. It describes a state of being assembled or prepared. The transitive counterpart is 「揃える (soroeru)」, meaning 'to arrange, to make uniform, to gather (something)'.
Sample sentences
参加者が全員揃ったので、会議を始めましょう。
All participants have gathered, so let's start the meeting.
新しいゲーム機を買うために、やっとお金が揃いました。
I finally have enough money for a new game console.
この店では色々な種類のワインが揃っています。
This shop has a complete selection of various types of wine.
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Example
参加者が全員揃ったので、会議を始めましょう。
All participants have gathered, so let's start the meeting.
新しいゲーム機を買うために、やっとお金が揃いました。
I finally have enough money for a new game console.
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