〜に沿って ni sotte

〜に沿って（ni sotte）means “along; in line with; in accordance with”. Means 'along (a line/road/river)' physically, or 'in accordance with / following' a plan, wish, rule or expectation. Formation: N + に沿って（連体修飾は N + に沿った）

along; in line with; in accordance with

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Formation

N + に沿って（連体修飾は N + に沿った）

Explanation

Means 'along (a line/road/river)' physically, or 'in accordance with / following' a plan, wish, rule or expectation. The noun is the standard, route or guideline being followed.

Examples

川に沿ってしばらく歩くと、古いお寺が見えてきた。
かわにそってしばらくあるくと、ふるいおてらがみえてきた。
Walking along the river for a while, an old temple came into view.
お客様のご希望に沿って、プランを変更いたします。
おきゃくさまのごきぼうにそって、プランをへんこういたします。
We will change the plan in accordance with your wishes.

Note

Use 〜に沿った before a noun (例:ご希望に沿ったプラン). Spatial use takes concrete nouns (川・道); abstract use takes 計画・方針・希望.

FAQ

〜に沿って — what does it mean and how is it used?

along; in line with; in accordance with. Means 'along (a line/road/river)' physically, or 'in accordance with / following' a plan, wish, rule or expectation. The noun is the standard, route or guideline being followed.

〜に沿って — how do you form it?

N + に沿って（連体修飾は N + に沿った）

〜に沿って — any usage notes?

Use 〜に沿った before a noun (例:ご希望に沿ったプラン). Spatial use takes concrete nouns (川・道); abstract use takes 計画・方針・希望.

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