Translation guide
The English word 'row' has several distinct meanings. This guide covers the most common ones for learners: a line of things, a line of seats, a noisy argument, and the act of rowing a boat. Each meaning has different Japanese expressions.
Describing things or people arranged in a straight line.
General word for a row, line, or queue of things or people.
木が一列に植えられている。
Trees are planted in a row.
Please line up in a row.
Emphasizes the state of being lined up, often for houses or shops.
Houses are built in a row.
Referring to a row of seats in a venue.
Describing a loud dispute or fight.
A verbal argument or quarrel. Neutral formality.
They had a row about money.
A fight or quarrel, can be verbal or physical. Very common.
A dispute or argument, slightly more formal than 口論.
A big fight or serious row.
Moving a boat using oars.
The English word 'row' has two very different pronunciations and meanings. In Japanese, these are completely separate words. Make sure you know which meaning you want before choosing the Japanese equivalent.
The brothers often have rows.
It's a household where rows never cease.
昨夜、隣の部屋で大喧嘩があった。
There was a huge row in the next room last night.