Entry
ずらっと
zuratto
ずらっと (zuratto) describes the visual state of many people or objects being neatly lined up in a row.
Meaning
Quick Meaning
This word is used when looking at a large number of things—such as people, shops, or products—that are arranged or standing in a neat line. It strongly emphasizes the visual impact of a long, orderly sequence.
- Objects in a row
- People in a line
Sense Map
Objects in a Row
Used to describe items, buildings, or other inanimate objects arranged neatly in a sequence or on a shelf.
商品がずらっと並んでいる。
People in a Line
Used to describe many people standing or queuing up in a long, orderly line.
人がずらっと並ぶ。
Usage Note
How to Use
ずらっと並ぶ
Used when things or people line up or are lined up in a row.
ずらっと並んだ + noun
Used to modify a noun, referring to things that are neatly lined up.
ずらっと並べる
Used when someone intentionally arranges or places things in a neat row.
How to Use
Common Phrases
ずらっと並ぶ
to line up in a row
ずらっと並べる
to arrange in a line
店がずらっと
shops lined up
本がずらっと
books arranged in a row
Nuance
Context Nuance
| Common Contexts | Nuance | Usage Note |
|---|---|---|
| Seeing a row of shops on a street | neutral | Gives the visual impression that the street is densely filled with neatly arranged shops. |
| Seeing a long queue | neutral | Emphasizes the large number of people waiting in an orderly line. |
Similar Words
Comparison Table
| Similar Words | When to Use | Not the Same as | Mini Example |
|---|---|---|---|
ずらり ずらり / similar | Very similar to ずらっと, but it can sometimes sound slightly more formal or literary. | They are interchangeable in most everyday situations without changing the overall meaning. | 本がずらりと並ぶ。 |
ばらばら ばらばら / opposite | Use when things or people are scattered, unorganized, and lacking order. | The direct opposite of ずらっと, which specifically implies neatness in a single line. | 物がバラバラに置かれている。 |
Usage Note
Common Mistakes
Using ずらっと for just one or two items.
ずらっと implies a large quantity. It sounds unnatural if there are only a few things.
Using it for things that are messy or scattered across the floor.
This word specifically requires things to be in a neat line or sequence.
Examples
Examples
本棚には漫画がずらっと並んでいる。
ほんだなにはまんががずらっとならんでいる。
Manga are lined up neatly on the bookshelf.
VisualEmphasizes a large number of items arranged neatly on a shelf.
人気のラーメン屋の前に人がずらっと並んでいた。
にんきのラーメンやのまえにひとがずらっとならんでいた。
People were lined up in a long queue in front of the popular ramen shop.
VisualDescribes the visual scene of a long queue of people.
机の上にたくさんの資料をずらっと並べる。
つくえのうえにたくさんのしりょうをずらっとならべる。
I arrange many documents in a neat line on the desk.
VisualThe action of intentionally arranging things in a line.
駐車場に高級車がずらっと停まっている。
ちゅうしゃじょうにこうきゅうしゃがずらっととまっている。
Luxury cars are parked in a row in the parking lot.
VisualUsed for large objects parked in an orderly fashion.
画面にエラーメッセージがズラッと表示された。
がめんにエラーメッセージがズラッとひょうじされた。
A long list of error messages was displayed on the screen.
FigurativeDescribes a long list of text rather than physical objects. Uses katakana for emphasis.
Similar Words
ずらり
zurari
Describes a state where many objects or people are lined up neatly in a row. Very similar to zuratto but sounds slightly more formal or literary.
バラバラ
barabara
Describes a state of being scattered, broken into separate pieces, or lacking unity among a group. Used for scattered things, the opposite of neat rows.
Questions
What is the difference between ずらっと and ずらり?
They mean the same thing: lined up neatly. However, ずらっと sounds slightly more casual than ずらり.
Can ずらっと be used for messy things?
No, ずらっと is strictly reserved for things that are lined up or arranged neatly.
What verbs most often follow ずらっと?
The most common verbs are 並ぶ (to line up naturally) and 並べる (to arrange intentionally).
Source Details
- Entry ID
- 1006430
- Source
- JMdict_english
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- Active language
- English
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