What does 並 mean?
並 is a Japanese noun meaning “average” or “ordinary” in English. It can also be translated as “regular (size or grade)” 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.
NoteAs a suffix ～並み means on a par with (プロ並み = as good as a pro).
Example sentences
これは並の能力ではない。
This is no ordinary ability.
牛丼の並をください。
A regular beef bowl, please.