noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
standing in disorderly clusters; jumbled together
Describes buildings, structures, or objects standing close together in a messy, unplanned way. Often carries a negative nuance of disorder or lack of regulation.
この地域には高層マンションが乱立している。
High-rise condominiums are standing in disorderly clusters in this area.
看板が乱立して景
Signboards are jumbled together, spoiling the scenery.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
flood of candidates; too many people running for office
Used when an excessive number of candidates stand for election, often implying confusion or dilution of votes. Common in political news.
今回の選挙では候補者が乱立し、票が分散した。
In this election, candidates stood in large numbers and the votes were split.
乱立を避けるため、野党は候補者を一本化した。
To avoid a flood of candidates, the opposition parties unified behind a single candidate.