This site will be taken down March 31st, 2026.

This was not an easy decision to make. For the last couple years, I have been struggling to find motivation for this site and to keep up with basic maintenance and security updates. With the rise of AI and more sophisticated tools, the usefulness of sites like this is questionable and traffic has nose-dived. I just don't have it in me to keep doing this. Thank you all for 10 years of support!

Zach

Reading

Kana: なり
Romaji: nari
Kana
Romaji

Definitions

1

to be (an affirmation)

Note: meaning 〜だ、〜である
Note: word usually written using kana alone; archaism
2

to be (location)

Note: meaning 〜にある、〜にいる. Usu. なる
Note: word usually written using kana alone; archaism
See also: なる
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3

sum of money (used to express an exact sum on a receipt, envelope, certificate, etc.)

Note: usu. 也

Kanji

Readings: ヤ、 エ、 なり、 か、 また
Meaning: to be (classical)

Example Sentences

かなり(さむ)い。
➥It's pretty cold.
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知識(ちしき)はちからなり。
➥Knowledge is power.
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かなり(わる)いですか。
➥Is it serious?
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かなりの変人(へんじん)だ。
➥He is quite an odd man.
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今日(きょう)はかなり(さむ)い。
➥It is pretty cold today.
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今日(きょう)はかなり(あたた)かい。
➥It is rather warm today.
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