〜なり〜なり
- Pattern
- 〜なり〜なり
- Level
- N2
- Meaning
- A or B, or perhaps something else
- Attaches to
- verb (plain form), noun
- Nuance & register
Presents options or possibilities, often implying the speaker is undecided or that multiple paths lead to the same goal.
- Example
自分でやるなり、誰かに頼むなり、とにかく今日中に終わらせたい。 Whether I do it myself or ask someone, I want to finish it today.