横(よこ)一列(いちれつ)

よこいちれつ
noun
in a horizontal line; in a row side by side
descriptivedirection
1. horizontal line; single row; side by side in a line
A formation where people or things are arranged in one line from left to right (as opposed to a vertical column). Used for physical arrangements and figuratively for equal status.
横(よこ)一列(いちれつ)に並(なら)ぶ。
To line up in a horizontal row.
椅子(いす)を横(よこ)一列(いちれつ)に並(なら)べた。
I arranged the chairs in a single row.
子供(こども)たちが横(よこ)一列(いちれつ)に手(て)をつないで歩(ある)いている。
The children are walking in a line, holding hands side by side.

A compound of 横(よこ) (horizontal, side) and 一列(いちれつ) (single row/line). Describes a formation where people or objects are arranged in a single horizontal line, side by side.

Common collocations

  • 横(よこ)一列(いちれつ)に並(なら)ぶ: to line up in a horizontal row
  • 横(よこ)一列(いちれつ)に並(なら)べる: to arrange in a horizontal row
  • 横(よこ)一列(いちれつ)になる: to form a horizontal line

Usage

Sometimes used to describe a situation where everyone is on equal footing with no one ahead or behind: 横(よこ)一列(いちれつ)のスタート (everyone starting on equal terms).

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Compare: 横並(よこなら)び (side by side)
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Added 2026.4.13 0:16 · Revised 2026.9.2 13:02
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