鼻はなを突つき合あわす

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.

• 満まん員いん電でん車しゃで乗じょう客きゃくが鼻はなを突つき合あわせている。

  Passengers are packed nose to nose on the crowded train.

• 小ちいさな部屋へやに大おお勢ぜいが鼻はなを突つき合あわせて座すわっていた。

  A crowd of people sat crammed together in the small room.