なり
common
なり (nari)
- 1. [prt] or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options)
- 2. [prt] ... or ... — usu. in the form ...なり...なり
- 3. [prt] as soon as; right after — after dictionary form verb
- 4. [prt] while still; with previous state still in effect — after past tense verb
Example Sentences
あらゆる国の歴史は男なり女なりの心の中に始まる。
arayuru kuni no rekishi ha otoko nari onna narino kokoro no nakani hajima ru .
The history of every country begins in the heart of a man or a woman.
しかし城にたどりつくなり、近衛兵を率いた人によって、わたしはこの牢獄に勾引されてしまった。
shikashi shiro nitadoritsukunari , konoe hei wo hikii ta nin niyotte , watashihakono rougoku ni kouin sareteshimatta .
However, when I finally reached the castle I was thrown into this prison by the commander of the imperial guard.
彼は一週間前に家を出たなり帰ってこない。
kareha isshuukanmae ni ie wo deta nari kaetsu tekonai .
He hasn't come home since he left last week.