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Home N2 Grammar Pattern List 〜にそって／〜に沿って

N2

〜にそって／〜に沿って

Meaning

Expresses proceeding along a road or line, or carrying things out without departing from a policy, expectation, or standard. 「川に沿って歩く」 is the physical usage; 「計画に沿って進める」 is the policy-following usage.

Examples
  1. 川に沿って遊歩道が続いている A walking path runs along the river.
  2. 計画に沿って作業を進める We proceed with the work in line with the plan.
  3. お客様のご要望に沿ってプランを作成する We draw up a plan in line with the customer's wishes.
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