と並んで
JLPT Level: N3
Meanings
in line with
comparable with
along with
just like
as … as
Usage
Noun + と並んで
Verb (dictionary form) + と並んで? (used in some contexts)
Explanation
と並んで is used to compare two or more things or to indicate that something is on the same level or goes together with another thing. It often means “alongside,” “together with,” or “in comparison with.” It highlights similarity or that two things share a position, status, or occurrence. It can describe both physical proximity (walking beside) and figurative comparison (price, quality, status). The pattern mainly attaches to a noun, but you may also see it used with actions when describing parallel behavior.
私は彼女と並んで新製品を紹介した。
わたしは かのじょと ならんで しんせいひんを しょうかいした。
I introduced the new product alongside her.
日本の経済はアメリカと並んで大きな市場だ。
にほんのけいざいはアメリカとならんでおおきなしじょうだ。
Japan's economy is a large market, along with the United States.
彼は私と並んで走り始めた。
かれはわたしとならんではしりはじめた。
He started running beside me.
その車は他の車と並んで高価だ。
そのくるまはほかのくるまとならんでたかいだ。
That car is expensive in comparison with other cars.
彼女は私と並んで成績が良い。
かのじょはわたしとならんでせいせきがいい。
She and I are both doing well in our grades.