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並み

Reading

Kana: なみ
Romaji: nami
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Definitions

1

average; medium; common; ordinary

See also: (reading ちゅう, entry #1) 普通
2

line; row of (e.g. houses)

3

mid-grade

4

same level; equal; each (e.g. month); set of (e.g. teeth)

Kanji

Readings: ヘイ、 ホウ、 な.み、 なみ、 なら.べる、 なら.ぶ、 なら.びに
Meanings: row, and, besides, as well as, line up, rank with, rival, equal

Example Sentences

足並(あしな)みをそろえる。
➥He slowed into step with her.
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(かれ)らは(なら)んで(すわ)った。
➥They sat side by side.
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農作物(のうさくもつ)平年並(へいねんな)みだ。
➥The crops are up to the average.
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彼女(かのじょ)歯並(はなら)びが(わる)い。
➥She has a set of irregular teeth.
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(かれ)らは(なら)んで(ある)いた。
➥They walked side by side.
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歯並(はなら)びが(わる)いのです。
➥I have crooked teeth.
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