なり

也

  1. auxiliary verb, irregular ru verb, plain form ends with -ri, copula

    to be
    equiv. of 〜だ、〜である
    word usually written using kana alone
    archaic

    • 死は万人に来るべきもの、すべて人は死すべきものなり。
      Death is certain to all, all shall die.

  2. auxiliary verb, irregular ru verb, plain form ends with -ri

    to be (at a location)
    meaning 〜にある、〜にいる; usu. なる
    word usually written using kana alone
    archaic

  3. noun (common) (futsuumeishi), suffix

    sum of money
    indicates exact sum on a receipt, envelope, etc.