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なり
nari
Description
「なり」はいろいろな使い方があって、たとえば「見るなり」で「見たすぐあとに」という意味になります。
"なり" has various uses; for example, in "見るなり," it means "immediately after seeing."
「私なりに」のように、「その人らしいやり方で」という意味でもよく使います。
It is also often used to mean "in one's own way," as in "私なりに."
Meanings
なりnari
in one's own way; suited to; according to
自分なりに頑張ってみます。
I'll do my best in my own way.
なりnari
as soon as; right after doing
彼は帰るなり寝てしまった。
He went to bed as soon as he got home.
なりnari
or; either ... or (listing choices)
電話なりメールなりで連絡してね。
Contact me by phone or email.
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Notes
- Nuance
「〜なり」as 'as soon as' emphasizes an immediate, often unexpected next action by the same subject.
- Usage
「AなりBなり」lists example options, similar to 'A or B, whichever'.
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