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数字がゾロ目になる (sūji ga zorome ni naru - numbers become matching digits)

Grammar & Usage

fixed expression

neutral

How it works

This phrase describes a state where a sequence of numbers (sūji) becomes 'zorome', meaning all digits are identical. が (ga) is the subject particle indicating 'sūji' as the subject, and になる (ni naru) means 'to become'. It's commonly used when referring to odometer readings, timestamps, or lucky numbers.

Sample sentences

車の走行距離が33333kmのゾロ目になった。

My car's mileage became 33333km, matching digits.

時計を見たらちょうど11時11分で、ゾロ目になっていた。

When I looked at the clock, it was exactly 11:11, the numbers were matching.

レシートの合計金額が888円のゾロ目になるなんて珍しい。

It's rare for the total on the receipt to be 888 yen, all matching digits.

Quick facts

cultural_significance:Seeing 'zorome' is often considered a small moment of luck or a good omen in daily life. People sometimes make a wish when they see matching digits on a clock or an odometer.

Often used with

車の走行距離がゾロ目になる (kuruma no sōkō kyori ga zorome ni naru - car's mileage becomes matching digits)

時計の表示がゾロ目になる (tokei no hyōji ga zorome ni naru - clock display becomes matching digits)

レシートの合計金額がゾロ目になる (reshīto no gōkei kingaku ga zorome ni naru - receipt's total amount becomes matching digits)

ぞろ目を見る (zorome o miru - to see matching digits)

ぞろ目が出る (zorome ga deru - matching digits appear)

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Example

車の走行距離が33333kmのゾロ目になった。

My car's mileage became 33333km, matching digits.

時計を見たらちょうど11時11分で、ゾロ目になっていた。

When I looked at the clock, it was exactly 11:11, the numbers were matching.