Vocabulary

What does なるほど (naruhodo) mean?

なるほど means I see, indeed, so that's it.

Quick facts
Readingなるほど
Romajinaruhodo
Part of speechinterjection, adverb
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N4
なるほど
N4 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonnaruhodo

I see, indeed, so that's it

  1. 1interjection · adverb I see; that's right; indeed

Example sentences

  • I see, now I understand well.

  • I see, so that's why you were late.

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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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