1.
queue; line of people waiting
A line of people waiting for something, such as at a restaurant or event.
行列ができている。
There's a line forming.
人気店は行列に並ばないと入れない。
You can't get into popular restaurants without waiting in line.
1時間の行列に並んで、やっとラーメンが食べられた。
After waiting in line for an hour, I was finally able to eat ramen.
2.
procession; parade
A formal line of people moving together, such as in a ceremony or festival.
祭りの行列を見た。
I watched the festival procession.
行列が通り過ぎるのを待った。
I waited for the procession to pass.
花嫁行列が神社から出発した。
The bridal procession departed from the shrine.
行列 can mean both a queue and a procession.
SENSE 1 COLLOCATIONS (queue):
- 行列に並ぶ (to wait in line)
- 行列ができる (a line forms)
- 行列のできる店 (a restaurant with long lines)
SENSE 2 COLLOCATIONS (procession):
- 祭りの行列 (festival procession)
- 花嫁行列 (bridal procession)
RELATED TERMS:
- 列: line, row
- 順番待ち: waiting one's turn