What does 並 mean?
並 is a Japanese noun meaning “average, ordinary” in English. It can also be translated as “mid-grade (item), same level as, each (e.g. month)” depending on context. It is written as 並 in kanji, なみ in hiragana, and nami in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
これは並の能力ではない。
This isn't any ordinary ability.
世間一般のホテルなみにいえば良い昼食会だった。
It was a good luncheon, as hotels go.