Learning objectives
- Lesson goals: Learn nari for "as soon as A, immediately B" — often with an unexpected second action.
- Form and connection: [Verb辞书形] なり
- Nuance in real use: なり carries a hint of drama when describing actions — it suggests that right after the first action, something unusual follows. In novels, it's often used to create sudden plot turns.
Form and connection
Core Explanation
Learn nari for "as soon as A, immediately B" — often with an unexpected second action.
Cultural Note
Practical examples
Common pitfalls
Build the base form before adding the pattern
Complete the required conjugation first. Do not keep polite and plain endings at the same time.
Match politeness to the situation
The examples are reliable starting points; relationships and context can still change the most natural wording.
Practice and answers
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[Verb辞书形] なりShow answer
As soon as he got home, he collapsed.Show answer
彼女かのじょは席せきに着つくなり、泣なき出だした。 ([Verb辞书形] なり)Continue learning
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