Translation of Japanese word "なるほど" to English
なるほど
なるほど
[naruhodo]
IPA: /naruhodo/
How to use
なるほど (naruhodo) — 'I see / I understand / indeed / that makes sense'. なるほど！ — Ah, I see! Used to show comprehension.
🇬🇧 English
I see / indeed
Pronunciation Guide
Japanese Kanji: なるほど
Phonetic Reading (Hiragana): なるほど
Romaji Transcription: naruhodo
Example Sentences
なるほど、わかりました。
なるほど わかりました
I see, I understand.
その説明はなるほどでした。
そのせつめいは なるほどでした
That explanation was clear.
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Common phrases
- なるほど！— I see! / That makes sense!
Frequency rank: #285 in Japanese
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Japanese word "なるほど" mean?▼
The Japanese word "なるほど" means "I see / indeed" in English.
How do you pronounce the Japanese word "なるほど"?▼
The word "なるほど" is read as "なるほど" (naruhodo). You can hear the correct audio pronunciation by clicking the play button next to the word at the top of this page.
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Yes, here is a practical context/example: "Expresses that the speaker has understood something.".
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