Word details

ならう

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

Dictionary

Entry

倣う傚う慣らうIntransitiveUsually kanaGodan verbFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

emulate, imitate

10 strokesFrequency 2,454JLPT N1Grade 8

On

ホウ

Kun

なら.う

imitate, follow, emulate

12 strokes

On

コウ

Kun

なら.う

accustomed, get used to, become experienced

14 strokesFrequency 1,177JLPT N2Grade 5

On

カン

Kun

な.れるな.らす

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