Japanese Word · Native
なるほど
I see / that makes sense
Pronunciation: naruhodo
Meaning
A response showing that the speaker understands or finds an explanation convincing.
Example
なるほど、それなら時間がかかりますね。
I see; in that case it will take time.
Practice tips
- Practice なるほど out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Japanese word is for native-level learners.