Meaning

Primary

To Become Accustomed To

Alternative

To Get Used To

Word Type

intransitive verb, ichidan verb

Explanation

Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means accustomed so the verb vocab version is to become accustomed.

Reading

なれる
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

What have you become accustomed to? All the Narwhals () you hang out with. They take some getting used to.

Context

Context Sentences

裾上げをお願いできますか?自分ではあまり縫い物に慣れてなくて。

Could you bring the hem up for me? I’m not really used to sewing.

Kanji Composition