Word details

なるほど

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

Dictionary

Entry

るほど成る程InterjectionAdverbUsually kanaFreq #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.

Character notes

Kanji in this Word

turn into, become, get, grow, elapse, reach

6 strokesFrequency 116JLPT N2Grade 4

On

セイジョウ

Kun

な.るな.す-な.す

Nanori

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

extent, degree, law, formula, distance, limits, amount

12 strokesFrequency 514JLPT N2Grade 5

On

テイ

Kun

ほど-ほど

Nanori

ほと

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