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Verb［る］+ なり
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About なり
なり is an old-fashioned particle in Japanese that has several different uses. One of those uses is to convey the meaning of 'as soon as (A), (B)', or 'the moment of (A), (B)'. This structure will follow the dictionary form of verbs and is classified as a conjunction particle.
(B) is usually something that is surprising, and brought about by a strong sense of will or emotion. Additionally, なり is almost always used in relation to other people, rather than oneself.
Fun Fact
Despite appearing to be a conjugation of the う-Verb なる 'to become' at first glance, なり is actually one of the readings of 形, meaning 'shape', and refers to the overall situation of (A) in a similar way to ところ.
Synonyms
と同時に
At the same time as, The instant, The moment, As well as
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たとたんに
The instant or moment, As soon as, Just as
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かと思ったら・かと思うと
Then again, Just when I thought, No sooner than
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かと思ったら・かと思うと
Then again, Just when I thought, No sooner than
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次第
As soon as
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踊りを止めるなり、彼女が急にキスしてくれたんだ。気持ちいい。
As soon as I stopped dancing, she suddenly kissed me. I feel great.
父が出張から帰るなり母は泣きだした。
The moment father returned home from a business trip, mother started crying.
故郷に帰るなり灰燼に帰した家を見て、驚き、悲しんだ。
The moment I returned to my home town, I saw my house reduced to ashes. I was shocked and saddened.
実家のお母さんからの電報が来るなり、山田さんは青ざめた。
As soon as the telegram from his mother came, Yamada became pale.
うちの奥さんは毎日起きるなりスマホで電子メールを見ている。
As soon as my wife wakes up, she checks mail on her smartphone.
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