揃(そろ)い

そろい
noun
matching set; uniform group
quantity
1. matching set; complete set; uniform appearance
A group of items or people that are matched or coordinated in appearance. Also used to describe the quality or caliber of a group.
揃(そろ)いの浴衣(ゆかた)を着(き)た。
They wore matching yukata.
チームは粒(つぶ)揃(ぞろ)いの選手(せんしゅ)ばかりだ。
The team is full of top-quality players.
家族(かぞく)全員(ぜんいん)が揃(そろ)いのTシャツを着(き)て写真(しゃしん)を撮(と)った。
The whole family put on matching T-shirts and took a photo.

Usage

揃(そろ)い is the noun form of the verb 揃(そろ)う (to be aligned, to match). It is frequently used as a modifier: 揃(そろ)いの服(ふく) (matching clothes), 揃(そろ)いの食器(しょっき) (matching tableware).

Compounds

  • 粒(つぶ)揃(ぞろ)い — uniformly high quality (of people or items); every member is excellent
  • お揃(そろ)い — matching (casual/friendly tone, often for couples or groups wearing the same thing)

Related Words

Related: 揃(そろ)う (to be aligned)
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