Meaning and Usage
"ずらり" is an adverb used to describe things arranged neatly in a line or row, often emphasizing the impressive or overwhelming number of items. It conveys a visual image of things placed side by side without gaps.
Common Contexts
You will often see "ずらり" used when talking about displays, collections, or groups of people or objects lined up, such as books, dishes, or people at an event.
Collocations and Patterns
- ずらりと並ぶ: to be lined up in a row
- ずらりと勢ぞろいする: to be all gathered in a line or group
- ずらりと並べる: to arrange things neatly in a row
Register and Nuance
"ずらり" is casual to neutral and commonly used in spoken and written Japanese. It adds a vivid visual impression and often implies admiration or surprise at the quantity or neatness.
Common Mistakes
Learners sometimes confuse "ずらり" with similar expressions like "ずらっと" or "ずらりと" (both adverbial forms are correct). Remember that "ずらり" always describes a neat, continuous line or row, not a scattered or random arrangement.