なり

Reading

Kana: なり

Romaji: nari

Definitions

prt

1

or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options)

2

... or ...

Note: usu. in the form ...なり...なり

3

as soon as; right after

Note: after dictionary form verb

4

while still; with previous state still in effect

Note: after past tense verb

Example Sentences

文(ぶん)は人(ひと)なり。

➥The style is the man himself.

力(ちから)は正義(せいぎ)なり。

➥Might is right.

団結(だんけつ)は力(ちから)なり。

➥Strength in unity.

かなり寒(さむ)い。

➥It's pretty cold.

知識(ちしき)は力(ちから)なり。

➥Knowledge is power.

良(よ)くなりました。

➥That's better.