~なりに/~なりの
nari ni
In one's own way; as best one can
Formation 接続
Full formation notes
N/plain clause + なりに/なりのN
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation 説明
Recognizes an approach suited to one's own position or ability, without claiming perfection.
Examples 例文
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私なりに、研究を続けてきた。
I have continued with research in my own way.
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私なりに、練習を続けてきた。
I have continued with practice in my own way.
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私なりに、勉強を続けてきた。
I have continued with study in my own way.
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私なりに、準備を続けてきた。
I have continued with preparation in my own way.
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私なりに、仕事を続けてきた。
I have continued with work in my own way.
How related patterns differ 比較
のもとで sets an environment or guidance; を込めて puts feeling into an action. ところを often acknowledges imposing on a busy person; 手前 creates an obligation from one's position or words. もそこそこに hurries through something, while なりに recognizes one's own capacity.
| Pattern | Meaning | Example |
|---|---|---|
| ~なりに/~なりの | In one's own way; as best one can | 私なりに、研究を続けてきた。 I have continued with research in my own way. |
| ~のもとで/ もとに | Under; on the basis of | 専門家の指導のもとで、研究を続けた。 I continued research under expert guidance. |
| ~をこめて | With; putting into | 会議の関係者に、感謝を込めて手紙を書いた。 I wrote a letter full of gratitude to those involved in the meeting. |
| ~ところを | Although you are; at a time when | お忙しいところを、会議にお越しいただきありがとうございます。 Thank you for coming to the meeting despite your busy schedule. |
| ~手前 | Now that; because of one's position | 資料を確認すると約束した手前、今さら断れない。 Having promised to check the documents, I cannot back out now. |
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