JLPT N1
～なり～なり
whether A or B; either… or…; for example
Structure / Usage
Verb (dictionary form) + なり + Verb (dictionary form) + なり
Example Sentences
電話するなりメールするなり、連絡してください。
Please contact me, whether by phone or email.
好きなものを食べるなり飲むなりしてください。
Please eat or drink whatever you like.
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