expression, godan verb (-su)
be closely crowded together; be packed cheek by jowl
Describes a situation where people are so close that their noses almost touch. Often used for crowded rooms, trains, or tight spaces.
満員電車で乗客が鼻を突き合わせている。
Passengers are packed nose to nose on the crowded train.
小さな部屋に大勢
A crowd of people sat crammed together in the small room.