〜なりに
Formation
Meaning
Used to express that someone or something acts in a way that is appropriate to their capacity, situation, or perspective, even if it's not perfect.
Note
When followed by a noun, it becomes '〜なりのN'. It emphasizes doing something within one's own limitations.
Examples
収入が増えれば、増えたなりに支出も増えてしまうものだ。
As income increases, expenditures tend to increase accordingly.
できないならできないなりに、工夫してやってみよう。
If you can't do it, let's try to find our own way to work around it.
この映画は古いなりに、独特の味わいがある。
Even though this movie is old, it has its own unique charm.
下手なら下手なりに、心を込めて書けば相手に伝わるはずだ。
If you're bad at it, as long as you write with all your heart in your own way, it should reach the other person.
子供なりに、今の状況を一生懸命理解しようとしている。
In their own way, the child is trying their best to understand the current situation.
私たちは私たちなりに、精一杯頑張ったつもりです。
We believe we did our absolute best in our own way.
人には、その人なりの考えや事情がある。
Every person has their own way of thinking and their own circumstances.
子供には、子供なりの理由があるものだ。
Children have their own reasons for things.