JLPT N1 grammar

なりともmeaning and usage

Meaning

  1. At least (a little bit) of A (usually a small amount)
  2. One of A (used for showing one example out of a set/group)

How to form it

  • 多少/少し/number + counterなりとも
  • nounなりとも
  • question wordなりと（も）

How it is used

Formal. (1) After 「多少」, 「少し」 or a small amount: 'even a little, at least', followed by a wish or request. (2) After a question word, as in 「何なりと」: 'any, whatever', often in polite offers.

Examples

  1. 彼女の病気を多少なりとも楽にしてやりたいんです。

    I want to help ease her sickness to some extent.

  2. 一目なりとも、生まれ育った家をもう一度見たい。

    I'd like to see the house I grew up in once more, even if only for a moment.

  3. ご質問があれば、何なりとお聞きください。

    If you have any questions, please feel free to ask anything.