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なるほど

Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word なるほど

成る程
Interjection
Adverb
Usually kana
Freq #537
1

I see; that's right; indeed

Examples
なるほど彼は若いが、用心深い。
Indeed he is young, but he is prudent.

Kanji in this Word

6 strokes
Frequency: 116
JLPT N2
Grade 4

Meanings

turn into
become
get
grow
elapse
reach

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セイ
ジョウ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
な.る
な.す
-な.す
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
あき
あきら
しげ
そん
たえ
なお
なり
なる
のり
ひら
まさ
よし
12 strokes
Frequency: 514
JLPT N2
Grade 5

Meanings

extent
degree
law
formula
distance
limits
amount

Readings

On — Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
テイ
Kun — Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
ほど
-ほど
Nanori — Specialized readings used in names
ほと
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