Nari
なり (Nari) is a Japanese particle meaning “or something, for instance ... (though there are other suitable options), ... or ..., as soon as”.
Meanings
- particleor something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options)
- particle... or ...usu. in the form ...なり...なり
- particleas soon as; right afterafter dictionary form verb
- particlewhile still; with previous state still in effectafter past tense verb
Examples
入ってくるなり、彼は倒れた。
The instant he came in, he fell down.
犬は私を見るなり私に走り寄った。
No sooner had the dog seen me than it ran up to me.
彼の姿を見るなり私は恐怖で震えた。
Immediately I saw him, I trembled with fear.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).