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A1 Expressions, Adverb

なりにin one's own way or style

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    1. Expressions, Adverb

      1.

      in one's own way or style

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      (ぼく)なりに頑張(がんば)ったが、彼女(かのじょ)にとっては不十分(ふじゅうぶん)だった。

      I did my best in my own way, but it was insufficient for her. {in one's own way or style}

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      (わたし)(わたし)なりに仕事(しごと)(まっと)うしましたが、(くび)にされてしまいました。

      I did my job in my own way, but I ended up getting fired. {in one's own way or style}

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      子供(こども)なりに頑張(がんば)って(かく)れたのだろうが、簡単(かんたん)()つけることができた。

      The child must have tried their best to hide in their own way or style, but it was easy to find them. {in one's own way or style}

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      (むすめ)(むすめ)なりに(かべ)()()えようとしているのだから、見守(みまも)ろうと(おも)います。

      My daughter is trying to overcome her obstacles in her own way, so I've decided to watch over her. {in one's own way or style}

      • N1

      (ぼく)なりにロマンチックなプロポーズをしてみたが彼女(かのじょ)(すこ)不満(ふまん)そうだった。

      I tried to propose in my own romantic way, but she seemed a bit dissatisfied. {in one's own way or style}

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