What is the difference between "ならびに" and "並びに"?

"ならびに" means "and, as well as" (C1), whereas "並びに" represents "and, as well as" (C1).

Kanji Homophone Battle

Pronunciation Trap: "ならびに (narabini)"

Same sound, completely different Kanji! Choose the right conceptual writing.

Kanji Option A

ならびに (narabini)

C1 / CEFR

Kanji Option B

ならびに (narabini)

C1 / CEFR

In Japanese, many words share the exact same pronunciation "ならびに (narabini)" but are written with different Kanji, changing the meaning entirely.

ならびに (Level: C1): Translates to "and, as well as" and is used when Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..
並びに (Level: C1): Maps to "and, as well as" and carries the nuance of Essential structural term in CEFR C1 vocabulary syllabus..

Mixing these up can easily result in unnatural writing. Look at the bilingual context cards below to master the conceptual boundaries!

Bilingual Context for "ならびに"

私はならびにに興味があります。

I am interested in and, as well as.

Bilingual Context for "並びに"

私は並びにに興味があります。

I am interested in and, as well as.

Which Kanji perfectly fits this blank space?

Which Kanji perfectly fits the blank: "私は＿＿＿に興味があります。" (Meaning: "I am interested in and, as well as.")

🎉 Correct Answer!

Correct! "ならびに" is used for "and, as well as" in the context: "I am interested in and, as well as.".