なり
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なり
1
Word usually written using kana alone; Archaic; Auxiliary verb; Irregular ru verb, plain form ends with -ri; Copula; Equiv. of 〜だ、〜である
to be
Examples
死は万人に来るべきもの、すべて人は死すべきものなり。
Death is certain to all, all shall die.
2
Word usually written using kana alone; Archaic; Auxiliary verb; Irregular ru verb, plain form ends with -ri; Meaning 〜にある、〜にいる; usu. なる
to be (at a location)
3
Common noun; Suffix; Indicates exact sum on a receipt, envelope, etc.
sum of money
Kanji in this Word
也
3 strokes
Frequency: 1404
JLPT N1
Grade 9
Meanings
to be (classical)
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ヤ
エ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
なり
か
また
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
し
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