along, in accordance with

Beginner

15-20 min

common

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Explanation

Indicates following a path or plan.

[Noun] + に沿って

川に沿って歩いた。

Kawa ni sotte aruita.

I walked along the river.

計画に沿って進めてください。

Keikaku ni sotte susumete kudasai.

Please proceed in accordance with the plan.

Physical or abstract following.

～にあたる

corresponds to, is equivalent to

～に違いない

must be ~, no doubt that ~, undoubtedly

～に関して/関する

regarding ~, concerning ~, about ~

～について/つい

about ~, concerning ~

～に伴って/伴い/伴う

along with ~, as ~ (changes)

Common for directions and plans.

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