なりに／～なりの (nari-ni): In one's own way; as best one can
～なりに／～なりの (nari-ni)
Meaning
In one's own way; as best one can
Formation and usage
N／plain clause + なりに／なりのN
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Recognizes an approach suited to one's own position or ability, without claiming perfection.
Examples
私なりに、研究を続けてきた。
I have continued with research in my own way.
私なりに、練習を続けてきた。
I have continued with practice in my own way.
私なりに、勉強を続けてきた。
I have continued with study in my own way.
私なりに、準備を続けてきた。
I have continued with preparation in my own way.
私なりに、仕事を続けてきた。
I have continued with work in my own way.
How related patterns differ
のもとで sets an environment or guidance; を込めて puts feeling into an action. ところを often acknowledges imposing on a busy person; 手前 creates an obligation from one's position or words. もそこそこに hurries through something, while なりに recognizes one's own capacity.