HomeGrammarJLPT N1~なら~なりに

~なら~なりに

JLPT N1

Explanation

Means 'if it is X, then it's X in its own way', emphasizing unique qualities.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~なら~なりに grammar point shows that something has its own particular way or style of being, based on that condition. It often conveys a positive acceptance or appreciation of the situation 'in its own way.'

Examples

Kare wa mada shoshinsha nara shoshinsha nari ni ganbatteiru.

Since he’s still a beginner, he’s doing his best in his own beginner way.

Kono ryouri wa karai nara karai nari ni oishii.

If this dish is spicy, it’s delicious in its own spicy way.

Ano hito wa hen nara hen nari ni omoshiroi.

If that person is strange, they’re interesting in their own strange way.

Kono machi wa chiisai nara chiisai nari ni tanoshii.

If this town is small, it’s fun in its own small way.

Practice

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