～とおり JLPT N3

Formation

Verb-casual + とおり, Noun + のとおり

Explanation

The ～とおり grammar point is used to express that something is done exactly as stated, instructed, or shown. It is commonly used with verbs and nouns, and can be translated as 'just like', 'as per', or 'according to'.

Example sentences

• 先生が言ったとおり、宿題をやりました。

  I did my homework exactly as the teacher said.

  Sensei ga itta toori, shukudai wo yarimashita.

• 地図に書いてあるとおりに行けば、駅に着きます。

  If you follow what's written on the map, you'll arrive at the station.

  Chizu ni kaite aru toori ni ikeba, eki ni tsukimasu.

• レシピのとおりにケーキを作った。

  I baked the cake according to the recipe.

  Reshipi no toori ni keeki o tsukutta.

• 彼女は約束したとおりに時間通りに来ました。

  She arrived on time, just as she promised.

  Kanojo wa yakusoku shita toori ni jikan doori ni kimashita.