待機列に並ぶ
レストランの前に待機列に並ぶ
Stand in line in front of the restaurant.
To form or join a line of people waiting for their turn, typically in a queue.
映画館のチケット売り場で待機列に並ぶ
Stand in line at the movie theater ticket counter.
新しいiPhoneの発売日に店の前に並ぶ
Stand in line in front of the store on the day of the new iPhone release.
Commonly used in everyday situations like waiting for food, tickets, or services. The term emphasizes the act of waiting in an orderly queue.
Related Phrases
Pro Tip
Common Contexts
This phrase is frequently used in situations like waiting for food at a restaurant, purchasing tickets, or during sales events. It reflects the Japanese cultural emphasis on orderliness and patience in queues.
Gold Rule
Queue Etiquette
In Japan, it's considered rude to cut in line or disrupt the order of the queue. Always wait your turn and respect the space of others in the line.
Word Origin
The phrase is a combination of '待機列' (taiki-retsu, meaning 'waiting line' or 'queue') and '並ぶ' (narabu, meaning 'to line up' or 'to stand in a row'). '待機' (taiki) means 'waiting' or 'standby,' and '列' (retsu) means 'line' or 'queue.' The verb '並ぶ' (narabu) indicates the action of forming or joining a line.
Usage Notes
This phrase is commonly used in service-oriented contexts where people wait for their turn, such as at restaurants, ticket counters, or stores. It implies an orderly queue, often with a sense of patience or anticipation. In informal settings, people might shorten it to '列に並ぶ' (retsu ni narabu).