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.
Trees are planted in a row.
列に並んでください。
Please line up in a row.
Emphasizes the state of being lined up, often for houses or shops.
家が一並びに建っている。
Houses are built in a row.
Referring to a row of seats in a venue.
Same word as above, but used specifically for seat rows.
前から3列目の席を予約した。
I reserved seats in the third row from the front.
Emphasizes a horizontal row, often used for seating arrangements.
横一列に座ってください。
Please sit in a row.
Describing a loud dispute or fight.
A verbal argument or quarrel. Neutral formality.
彼らはお金のことで口論した。
They had a row about money.
A fight or quarrel, can be verbal or physical. Very common.
A big fight or serious row.
Moving a boat using oars.
Verb meaning to row, paddle, or pedal. Used for boats, bicycles, etc.
彼は湖でボートを漕いだ。
He rowed a boat on the lake.
Common phrase for 'to row a boat'.
日曜日に公園でボートを漕ぎましょう。
Let's row a boat in the park on Sunday.
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.
A dispute or argument, slightly more formal than 口論.
言い争いが絶えない家庭だ。
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.