Vocabulary

What does なにより (naniyori) mean?

なにより means above all, most important; the best.

Quick facts
Readingなにより
Romajinaniyori
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
なにより
N1 · estimated, JLPT frameworknaniyori

above all, most important; the best

Example sentences

  • I'm just glad you're safe.

  • Health is more important than anything.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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