なり

なり

1. 1

   or something; for instance ... (though there are other suitable options)

   助詞
2. 2

   ... or ...

   助詞usu. in the form ...なり...なり
3. 3

   as soon as; right after

   助詞after dictionary form verb
4. 4

   while still; with previous state still in effect

   助詞after past tense verb