なり
Also written 也
Meanings
- Auxiliary verb, Irregular verb, Copula to be (equiv. of 〜だ、〜である)
- Auxiliary verb, Irregular verb to be (at a location) (meaning 〜にある、〜にいる; usu. なる) See also: なる.
- Noun, Suffix sum of money (indicates exact sum on a receipt, envelope, etc.)
Example sentences
- 逆もまた真なり。
The converse is also true. - もっと単刀直入に言ってくれないかな。隔靴掻痒の感なきにしもあらずだよ。
You don't have to leave me hanging like this. Why don't you just come out and tell it to me straight? - ちまたではインターネットなるものがはやっています。
People are talking about this Internet phenomenon. - そんなことをすれば笑いものの種なるよ。
If you do that, you're going to subject yourself to ridicule. - その勇敢なる騎士は進み出てその貴婦人の手にキスをする。
The brave knight steps forward and kisses the lady on the hand.
Common phrases
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