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    3. なり

    なり

    なり

    or something

    KMT6Ref L1ParticleCore ConceptsKana Vocab6 strokes

    なり

    Particle

    1.
    or something, for instance ... (though there are other suitable options)
    2.
    ... or ...
    3.
    as soon as, right after
    4.
    while still, with previous state still in effect

    Stroke 0 / 6

    Speed1.0x

    質しつ問もんなり意い見けんなり、何なんでもどうぞ。

    Questions or opinions, anything is fine.

    KMT5Core ConceptsDaily Life
    困こまったら、私わたしなり先せん生せいなりに相そう談だんしてください。

    If you're in trouble, please consult me or your teacher or someone.

    KMT6Core ConceptsEducation
    休きゅう憩けい時じ間かんにコーヒーなりお茶ちゃなり飲 んでリラックスしよう。

    Let's drink coffee or tea or something during the break and relax.

    KMT6Core ConceptsFood & Dining
    彼かれは家いえに着つくなり、シャワーを浴あびた。

    As soon as he arrived home, he took a shower.

    KMT7Core ConceptsDaily Life
    彼かれは学がく生せいなりに一いっ生しょう懸けん命めい勉べん強きょうしている。

    He is studying hard, in his own way as a student.

    KMT7Core ConceptsEducation

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