~に沿って

〜ni sotte

JLPT N2 Chapter 98: Based on, centred on, in line with, 4 of 9

Formation

Noun + に沿って

Along with; in accordance with; following

When to use

に沿って: along, or in line with (川に沿って, 方針に沿って).

Explanation

The ~に沿って grammar point is used to express that something happens or is done along with, in accordance with, or following a particular line, path, or guideline. It is often used in instructions or explanations. The に沿って is attached to the noun representing the line, path or guideline.

Example sentences

According To (As Instructed)

Corpus examples (29)

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