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    本がズラリと並ぶ (hon ga zurari to narabu - books are lined up)

    Grammar & Usage

    fixed expression
    neutral

    How it works

    This phrase combines the noun '本' (hon, books), the particle 'が' (ga, subject marker), the onomatopoeic adverb 'ズラリと' (zurari to, indicating something lined up neatly or impressively in a row), and the verb '並ぶ' (narabu, to be lined up/arranged). The 'と' particle following an onomatopoeic word emphasizes the manner of action. This structure can be applied to other items being lined up by replacing '本'.

    Sample sentences

    書店の壁一面に本がズラリと並んでいる。

    Books are lined up neatly along one entire wall of the bookstore.

    図書館の棚には様々なジャンルの本がズラリと並び、読書好きにはたまらない光景だ。

    On the library shelves, books of various genres are neatly lined up, a sight irresistible to book lovers.

    子供部屋には、お気に入りの絵本がズラリと並んだ本棚がある。

    In the children's room, there is a bookshelf where their favorite picture books are neatly lined up.

    Quick facts

    particle_to:The particle 'と' following 'ズラリ' functions as an adverbial particle, indicating the manner or state of an action.
    onomatopoeia:ズラリ (zurari) is an onomatopoeic/mimetic word (giongo/gitaigo) describing objects being arranged or lined up in a neat, long, or impressive row. It often implies a large quantity or orderly arrangement.

    Mnemonic

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    Example

    書店の壁一面に本がズラリと並んでいる。

    Books are lined up neatly along one entire wall of the bookstore.

    図書館の棚には様々なジャンルの本がズラリと並び、読書好きにはたまらない光景だ。

    On the library shelves, books of various genres are neatly lined up, a sight irresistible to book lovers.

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