なり

particleなり · nari

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

2. English... or ...

   • あらゆる国の歴史は男なり女なりの心の中に始まる。The history of every country begins in the heart of a man or a woman.

3. Englishas soon as; right after

   • しかし城にたどりつくなり、近衛兵を率いた人によって、わたしはこの牢獄に勾引されてしまった。However, when I finally reached the castle I was thrown into this prison by the commander of the imperial guard.

4. Englishwhile still; with previous state still in effect

   • 彼は一週間前に家を出たなり帰ってこない。He hasn't come home since he left last week.

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