なるほど
Also written 成る程
Meanings
- Interjection I see; that's right!; indeed; fair enough
- Adverb really; truly; quite; indeed
- certainly ... (although); sure ... (but); admittedly ... (however); it is true that ... (but) (paired with a concessive, e.g. しかし, が, etc.)
Example sentences
- なるほど彼女は料理の知識は豊富だが、料理は上手ではない。
It's true that she knows a lot about cooking, but she isn't a good cook. - なるほど彼女はかわいいが美人とはいえない。
She is no doubt pretty, but she isn't beautiful. - なるほど彼女の歳は若いが、賢い。
It is true she is young, but she is wise. - なるほど彼らはよくしゃべるが、たいしたことは言っていない。
It is true that they talk a lot, but they say little. - なるほど彼は貧乏だが、満足している。
It is true that he is poor, but he is contented.