なりに (narini)

Meaning & usage

なりに expresses that something is done or judged in a way that fits the status, nature, or limits of a person or thing, often translated as in its own way or for what it is. It attaches directly to nouns and pronouns, as in 初心者なりに or それなりに, with な acting as the copula form before りに. It is common in evaluations that acknowledge limits while giving credit, and it differs from manner expressions that describe concrete methods.

Example sentences 3

1. このプッシュホンもそれなりに役やくに立たつのが分わかった。

   This push-button phone turned out to be useful in its way.

2. その絵はそれなりによくできている。

   The picture is good in its way.

3. 初心者なりによくやった。

   He did well for a beginner.