～なら～なりに JLPT N1

Formation

Noun/Adjective + なら + (same Noun/Adjective) + なりに

Explanation

The ～なら～なりに grammar point shows that something has its own particular way or style of being, based on that condition. It often conveys a positive acceptance or appreciation of the situation 'in its own way.'

Example sentences

• 彼はまだ初心者なら初心者なりに頑張っている。

  Since he’s still a beginner, he’s doing his best in his own beginner way.

  Kare wa mada shoshinsha nara shoshinsha nari ni ganbatteiru.

• この料理は辛いなら辛いなりに美味しい。

  If this dish is spicy, it’s delicious in its own spicy way.

  Kono ryouri wa karai nara karai nari ni oishii.

• あの人は変なら変なりに面白い。

  If that person is strange, they’re interesting in their own strange way.

  Ano hito wa hen nara hen nari ni omoshiroi.

• この町は小さいなら小さいなりに楽しい。

  If this town is small, it’s fun in its own small way.

  Kono machi wa chiisai nara chiisai nari ni tanoshii.