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ならう

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word ならう

倣う
傚う
慣らう
Intransitive
Usually kana
Godan verb
Freq #8096
1

to imitate; to follow; to copy; to emulate

Examples
彼は父親の例にならっていった。
He followed in his father's footsteps.

Kanji in this Word

10 strokes
Frequency: 2454
JLPT N1
Grade 8

Meanings

emulate
imitate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ホウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なら.う
12 strokes

Meanings

imitate
follow
emulate

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
コウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なら.う
14 strokes
Frequency: 1177
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

accustomed
get used to
become experienced

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
カン
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.れる
な.らす
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