なるほど (naruhodo) Japanese meaning: I see | Kotomora「このボタンを押すと動くんだよ」「なるほど、そういう仕組みか」
"It works when you press this button." "I see, so that's how it works."
Usage patterns
なるほど〈事〉だused to affirm that something makes sense or is indeed the case
I see, so that was the reason he was late.
なるほどと思うto think 'I see' / to be convinced by an explanation
After hearing the teacher's explanation, I thought, 'I see.'
なるほどとうなずくto nod in agreement or understanding
He nodded in understanding and continued talking.
なるほど、〈人〉の言う通りだused to admit that someone's point was correct
Indeed, you're right about that.
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Kanji spelling; rarely used in modern Japanese.
