Vocabulary

What does なる (naru) mean?

なる means to become.

Quick facts
Readingなる
Romajinaru
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N5
なる
N5 · estimated, JLPT frameworknaru

to become

GenkiGenki 10

Example sentences

  • Spring has come.

  • He became a teacher.

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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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