Meaning of なる in Japanese

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Definition of なる

  1. (v5r, vi) to become; to get; to grow; to be; to reach; to attain

    あなたがいなくなるととても寂しくなります。
    When you go, I'll miss you very much.

  2. to result in; to prove to be

    1週間してそのニュースは本当になった。
    The news turned out true in a week.

  3. to consist of; to be composed of

    1チームは9人の選手から成る。
    Nine players make up a team.

  4. to succeed; to be complete

    そんなにが虫を噛みつぶしたような顔をするなよ。
    Don't make such a sour face.

  5. to change into; to be exchanged for
  6. to play a role →Related words: 成り済ます

    結構です。それにしましょう。
    All right. I'll take it.

  7. to be promoted (shogi)

    このスープはいやなにおいがする。腐っているでしょう?
    This soup smells horrible. Do you think it's gone off?

  8. (v5r) to do ...
  1. (v5r, vi) to sound; to ring; to resound; to echo; to roar; to rumble
  1. (v5r, vi) to bear fruit

    この木は実がならない。
    This tree does not bear fruit.

なる(naru)
  1. (suf, adj-f) that is in →Related words:
  2. who is called; that is called
  3. that is

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