～なら～なりに
Explanation
Means 'if it is X, then it's X in its own way', emphasizing unique qualities.
Formation
Noun/Adjective + なら + (same Noun/Adjective) + なりに
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
彼はまだ初心者なら初心者なりに頑張っている。
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.
この料理は辛いなら辛いなりに美味しい。
Kono ryouri wa karai nara karai nari ni oishii.
If this dish is spicy, it’s delicious in its own spicy way.
あの人は変なら変なりに面白い。
Ano hito wa hen nara hen nari ni omoshiroi.
If that person is strange, they’re interesting in their own strange way.
この町は小さいなら小さいなりに楽しい。
Kono machi wa chiisai nara chiisai nari ni tanoshii.
If this town is small, it’s fun in its own small way.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.