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なみ

noun taking the genitive case particle のadjective (generic)nounnoun (generic)noun (suffix)

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Meanings

  • average, medium, common, ordinary
  • mid-grade (item), regular grade
  • same level as, equal to, equivalent to, on par with
  • each (e.g. month), every
  • row of (teeth, houses, etc.), line of

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Example sentences

かれ成績せいせきなみ水準すいじゅんだと評価ひょうかされた。

His grades were evaluated as being at an average level.

このみせ料理りょうりなみ以上いじょうあじだとおもう。

I think the food at this restaurant is above average in taste.

彼女かのじょ語学力ごがくりょく世界せかいなみ水準すいじゅんたっしている。

Her language ability has reached a level on par with world standards.

なみ努力どりょくでは、この試験しけん合格ごうかくするのはむずかしい。

With only ordinary effort, it is difficult to pass this exam.

業界ぎょうかいトップの企業きぎょうなみ会社かいしゃでは、給与きゅうよ体系たいけいおおきくことなる。

The salary structure differs greatly between top industry companies and ordinary companies.