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なり

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

Noun
~の Adj.
Usually kana
Freq #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.

Kanji in this Word

7 strokes
Frequency: 418
JLPT N2
Grade 2

Meanings

shape
form
style

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ケイ
ギョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
かた
-がた
かたち
なり
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
14 strokes
Frequency: 353
JLPT N1
Grade 5

Meanings

attitude
condition
figure
appearance
voice (of verbs)

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
タイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
わざ.と
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