なりと

particle, adverb

any-; -ever

Attaches to question words (どこ, だれ, いつ, etc.) to mean 'any-' or '-ever'. Often used in suggestions or permissive statements.

• どこなりと好すきな場ば所しょに行いっていいよ。

  You can go anywhere you like.

• だれなりと相そう談だんしてみたらどう？

  Why not consult someone, anyone?

particle, adverb

even; at least

Follows a noun or minimal condition to mean 'even if it's just ...' or 'at least'. Conveys a modest or minimal suggestion.

• お茶ちゃなりと飲のんでいきませんか。

  Won't you at least have some tea before you go?

• 一ひと言ことなりと挨あい拶さつしておくべきだ。

  You should at least say a word of greeting.

particle, adverb

either ... or ...

Used in the pattern ...なりと...なりと to list alternatives, meaning 'either ... or ...'. Suggests a free choice between options.

• 映えい画がなりと買かい物ものなりと、好すきな方ほうを選えらんで。

  Either a movie or shopping, choose whichever you like.

• 電でん話わなりとメールなりと、連れん絡らくしてください。

  Please contact me either by phone or email.