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なるほど info.

Tips to Remember "なるほど"

1. Association: Link "なるほど" to the phrase "I see" or "Indeed". Imagine someone nodding thoughtfully as they say it.
2. Breakdown: "なる" means "to become," and "ほど" means "extent" or "degree". Think about it as understanding to the extent that something becomes clear.
3. Usage Repetition: Repeat it in context when you learn something new to cement it in your memory.

Explanations

"なるほど" is used to show understanding, agreement, or realization. It's often used when something makes sense to you.

Other Words That Mean the Same Thing

1. そっか (sokka) – Informal, casual way to say "I see" or "I get it".
2. そうですね (sou desu ne) – Polite way of agreeing or showing understanding, means "That's right" or "I see".
3. 分かりました (wakarimaa) – Formal way to say "I understand" or "I got it".

Alternate Meanings/Slang

While primarily used to express understanding, in some casual contexts, "なるほど" can also slightly convey a sense of being impressed or enlightened by something previously unknown.

Examples of Sentences Using "なるほど"

1. なるほど、そういうことですね。
– Romanized: Naruhodo, sou iu koto desu ne.
– Translation: I see, that's how it is.

2. A: この機能を使うと便利ですよ。
B: なるほど、確かにそうですね。
– Romanized: A: Kono kinou wo tu to benri desu yo. B: Naruhodo, tashika ni sou desu ne.
– Translation: A: This feature is convenient to use. B: I see, it really is.

3. なるほど、これで全部理解できた。
– Romanized: Naruhodo, kore de zenbu rikai dekita.
– Translation: I understand, now I get it all.

4. A: 新しいレストランができましたよ。
B: なるほど、だからこの道が混んでたんですね。
– Romanized: A: Atarashii resutoran ga dekimaa yo. B: Naruhodo, dakara kono michi ga konda tan desu ne.
– Translation: A: A new restaurant opened. B: I see, that's why this road was crowded.

5. 彼の言うことはなるほどだと思います。
– Romanized: Kare no iu koto wa naruhodo da to omoimasu.
– Translation: I think what he says makes sense.

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