No. 70 in Japanese
なり
"なり" can mean "form," "state," "appearance," or function as a particle indicating "as soon as" or "or something like."
In a sentence
彼は泣くなり笑うなり、感情が激しい。
He either cries or laughs; his emotions are intense.
Here, なり is used to suggest an alternative action, implying either one or the other.
電話するなりメールするなりして、連絡をください。
Please contact me either by calling or emailing.
This instance of なり proposes two options for taking an action, emphasizing a proactive approach.
結果を聞くなり、彼は喜んで飛び上がった。
As soon as he heard the results, he jumped up with joy.
In this sentence, なり expresses an immediate reaction to an event, indicating spontaneity.
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