~に沿って
〜ni sotte
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
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If you walk along the river, you will see a bridge.
Kawa ni sotte aruite iku to, hashi ga miete kimasu.
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If you cook according to this recipe, there will be no mistakes.
Kono reshipi ni sotte ryouri wo tsukureba, machigai arimasen.
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We must act in accordance with the rules.
Kisoku ni sotte koudou shinakereba narimasen.
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If you follow the mountain path, there is a small shrine.
Yamamichi ni sotte susumu to, chiisana jinja ga arimasu.
According To (As Instructed)
- Noun に言わせればNoun ni iwaserebaN1Expresses 'according to', 'if you ask', 'in the opinion of'.
- ~にしたがって〜ni shitagatteN2Expresses a natural consequence or a change that occurs…
- ~とおり〜tooriN3Expresses that something is done 'as is', 'as stated', or…
- Noun から言わせれば~kara iwaserebaN1Express the perspective of the noun; 'from ~'s point of…
Corpus examples (29)
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If you are crossing, please follow the instructions on the floor.
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Go along this street and turn right at the bank.
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He was driving a car along the street.
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If you follow this street, you will get to the station.
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The post office is down the street.
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The boat sailed around the promontory.
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The street runs along the river.
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Our house stands by the road.
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We walked along the beach.
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Sail along the coast.
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Walk along the river and you will find the school.
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We walked along the shore of the lake.
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It is orbiting around the Earth along a circular path.
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There is a narrow path running along the cliff.
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We saw the parade move down the street.
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They sailed along the west coast of Africa.
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We climbed along the stream in the mountains.
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I would walk along the river.
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We took a walk along the river.
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John took a walk along the river.
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I walked along the river.
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We walked slowly along the road.
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We walked along the river.
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Cherry trees are planted along the street.
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He walked along the river.