Word details

なり

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なり.

Dictionary

Entry

Noun~の Adj.Usually kanaFreq #1242
1

style; way; shape; form; appearance; state

Examples
なりのやり方で仕事しなさい。
Do your work in your own way.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

shape, form, style

7 strokesFrequency 418JLPT N2Grade 2

On

ケイギョウ

Kun

かた-がたかたちなり

Nanori

attitude, condition, figure, appearance, voice (of verbs)

14 strokesFrequency 353JLPT N1Grade 5

On

タイ

Kun

わざ.と

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