Explanation
Lists alternatives of the same kind; 'either A or B', 'A or B, for example'.
Formation
Noun + なり + Noun + なり
Detailed explanation
The pattern AなりBなり is used to suggest alternatives or options, usually of the same category. It can be translated as 'whether A or B' or 'A or B, for example'.
Examples
映画なり、音楽なり、何か趣味はありますか。
Eiga nari, ongaku nari, nanika shumi wa arimasu ka?
Do you have any hobbies, such as movies or music?
紅茶なり、コーヒーなり、何か飲み物をください。
Koucha nari, koohii nari, nanika nomimono o kudasai.
Please give me something to drink, like tea or coffee.
パンなり、おにぎりなり、何か食べてください。
Pan nari, onigiri nari, nanika tabete kudasai.
Please eat something—bread, onigiri, or whatever you’d like.
タクシーなり、バスなりに乗って来てください。
Takushii nari, basu nari ni notte kite kudasai.
Please come by either taxi or bus.
Practice
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.