【JLPT N1 Grammar】〜なりに / 〜なりの（~narini / ~narino）

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Explanation：〜なりに / 〜なりの

Meaning
"〜にふさわしい程度ていどに / 〜に見合みあった程度に"

Used to indicate that something is done or exists in a way that is appropriate, suitable, or characteristic to a person, thing, or situation. It can be translated as "in one's own way," "in its own way," or "in a way that suits (someone or something)" in English. This phrase emphasizes that even though the result may not be perfect or the best, it is still appropriate given the context or the person involved.

Form
V（plain form）+ なりに / なりのN
イA（plain form） + なりに / なりのN
ナAだ + なりに / なりのN
Nだ + なりに + なりのN

Points

In One's Own Way: "〜なりに" shows that someone is doing something according to their own capabilities, limitations, or style.
Limited by Context: It often implies that the action or state is within a certain context or limitation, such as age, ability, or level.
Polite and Considerate: This expression is often used in a respectful manner, acknowledging the effort or characteristics of someone or something, even if it’s not ideal.
〜なりの modifies a noun, describing the specific characteristics or qualities that suit the context or individual.

JLPT Level
N1

Sample sentenes

私わたしなりに頑張がんばって勉強べんきょうしたが、JLPT N1には合格ごうかくできなかった。
I studied hard in my own way, but I couldn’t pass the JLPT N1.

大人おとなには子育こそだてや仕事など、たくさん悩なやみがあるかもしれないが、子供こどもにも子供なりの悩なやみがある。
Adults may have many worries, like raising children or work, but children also have their own worries in their own way.

お金持かねもちにも、お金持ちなりの悩なやみがあります。
Even wealthy people have their own kind of worries.

私わたしの家いえは貧まずしいが、貧しいなりに楽たのしく暮くらしている。
My family is poor, but we live happily in our own way.

彼かれは彼なりに一生懸命いっしょうけんめいやっている。
He is doing his best in his own way.

Vocabulary

Japanese		English
子育て	こそだて	to bring up children / parenting
悩み	なやみ	worries