N2
なりゆき (nariyuki)
成り行き
course of events, outcome, development
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Refers to how things naturally unfold or develop, often implying that the situation is beyond one's direct control and one must wait to see the outcome. 「成り行きに任せる (to leave it to fate)」is a common phrase.
📝 Example Sentences
事の成り行きを見守るしかない。
We can only watch the course of events.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "成り行き"!
この問題の_______は、まだ誰にも予測できない。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 問題が今後どう進展するか、その状況を「予測できない」と述べているので、「成り行き」が適切です。
English: Since it states that 'the future development' of the problem 'cannot be predicted', 「成り行き」is appropriate.
English: Since it states that 'the future development' of the problem 'cannot be predicted', 「成り行き」is appropriate.
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