Translation and Meaning of: 揃い - soroi
On this page, we will study the meaning of the Japanese word 揃い (soroi) and its translation into English. Let's see their different meanings, example phrases, explanations, etymology and the similar words.
Romaji: soroi
Kana: そろい
Type: noun
L: jlpt-n1
Translation / Meaning: set; sharpness; uniform
Meaning in English: set;suit;uniform
Definition: Have several things.
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Explanation and Etymology - (揃い) soroi
The Japanese word 「揃い」 (soroi) is used to describe the idea of things that are complete, harmonized, or uniform. In the Japanese language, this term is widely used to express that a group or set of items or people is complete or that they have a harmonious and coherent appearance. 「揃い」 can be applied to various situations, from matching outfits to team members who are present and ready for a specific activity.
Etymologically, 「揃い」 derives from the verb 「揃う」 (sorou), which means to align or gather. The verb, in turn, is formed by using the kanji 「揃」, which has the intrinsic meaning of organizing or aligning. This etymological origin reflects the idea of ordering and conformity associated with the term. Additionally, the verbal prefix 「お」 (o) is often added to the base verb to form the expression 「お揃い」 (osoroi), commonly used to indicate that items or people match or are from the same series.
Variations and Contemporary Use
In everyday life, it's common to hear the expression 「お揃いの服」 (osoroi no fuku), which means matching clothes, especially seen in contexts where friends or couples choose to dress similarly to show unity or a sense of group spirit. In business, 「揃い踏み」 (soroibumi) is used to indicate that all necessary participants of an event or meeting are present.
- Clothes: 「お揃いの靴」 (osoroi no kutsu) – matching shoes.
- Attendance: 「三人揃い」 (sannin soroi) – when three people are present or form a complete trio.
- Compliance: "揃いの文具" (soroi no bungu) – complete set of office supplies.
The use of 「揃い」 is not limited to just visual harmony or the physical presence of items or people, but also implies a form of balance or symmetry that is desired in social and aesthetic contexts in Japan. This quest for unity and completeness is an important characteristic in various cultures around the world, but holds particular significance in Japanese aesthetics and values.
Synonyms and similar words
- 揃え (soro e) - Prepare or organize something together.
- そろい (soroi) - Set or something that is aligned.
- そろえ (soro e) - Form of the verb associated with preparation or organization.
- そろえる (soro e ru) - To organize or gather something together.
- あわせる (awaseru) - Combine or unite something.
- あわせ (awase) - The combination or union of elements.
- あつらえ (atsurae) - Customization or ordering something specific.
- あつらえる (atsuraeru) - The act of customizing or ordering something.
- あわせて (awasete) - Together with; in combination.
- あわせためる (awasetameru) - The act of combining and storing something.
- あわせころがす (awasekorogasu) - Combine and roll; it can have a figurative interpretation.
- あわせあわせ (awaseawase) - Alternative way to refer to the union in multiple parts.
- あわせかためる (awasekatameru) - Unite and solidify something.
- あわせかため (awasekatame) - The solidified form of united elements.
- あわせかためあわせ (awasekatameawase) - The combination in a solid state.
- あわせかためあわせる (awasekatameawaseru) - The act of solidifying and combining.
- あわせころがすめくる (awasekorogasumekuru) - Combine, roll, and discover.
- あわせころがすよこすかす (awasekorogasuyokosukasu) - Combine and move precisely.
- あわせころがすよこすかせる (awasekorogasuyokoskaseru) - Facilitate the combination and the movement.
- あわせころがすめくれる (awasekorogasumekureru) - Combine and undo with ease.
- あわせころがすよこすかすめくる (awasekorogasuyokosukumeru) - Combine, move, and discover more deeply.
- あわせころがすよこすかせめ (awasekorogasuyokosukaseme) - Combine and move for a better result.
Words related
Words with the same pronunciation: そろい soroi
How to Write in Japanese - (揃い) soroi
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Example Sentences - (揃い) soroi
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