line up, set up, even

About this kanji

The kanji 「並」 primarily means to line up or set up in a row, and it can also imply something being even or ordinary. It is typically used as a verb in the form of 並べる (ならべる), which means "to line up". You might also encounter it in the noun 並み (なみ), referring to something ordinary or average. Another interesting compound is 並行 (へいこう), meaning "parallel." When learning this kanji, keep in mind that it conveys both a sense of organization and equality, so it's often used in contexts involving arrangement or comparison.

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Example sentences

• 本を並べてください。

  Please line up the books.

Meanings across languages

English

line up, set up, even

Tiếng Việt

sắp xếp, đều, bằng nhau

日本語

並ぶ, 並べる, 普通

한국어

줄지어 서다, 설치하다, 균등하게 하다

中文

排列, 设置, 平等

id

mengatur, menyusun, merata

th

เรียงขึ้น, จัดตั้ง, เท่ากัน

es

alinear, configurar, igualar

fr

s'aligner, mettre en place, égal

de

aufreihen, einrichten, gleich

pt

alinhavar, configurar, nivelar

Common compounds

• 並行へいこうparallel, concurrent
• 並べるならべるto line up, to arrange
• 並みなみordinary, average
• 並雑へいざつmixed, assorted