彼は自分なりの哲学を持って生きている。
He lives with his own philosophy.
Japanese
なり
なり
Meaning: either... or; in one's own way; as soon as; (auxiliary) assertion; (noun) result
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Verb inflections
| Form | Affirmative | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Present | なり | — |
Example sentences
分からないことがあれば、先生なり先輩なりに聞いてください。
If there is something you do not understand, please ask a teacher or a senior.
彼は戦地で捕虜になり、数年間収容所にいた。
He became a prisoner of war on the battlefield and was in a camp for several years.
その経験は私の血肉となり、今の私を形作っている。
That experience became my flesh and blood, shaping who I am today.
事実は小説よりも奇なり、とはよく言ったものだ。
It is often said that truth is stranger than fiction.
Usage Notes
A versatile word used as a particle to show examples or alternatives ('A nari B nari'), as a suffix meaning 'in accordance with' ('jibun nari ni'), or as a classical auxiliary verb for assertion or hearsay. In modern Japanese, it is frequently used to present options.
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