条件・譲歩N2

〜に沿って、〜に沿い

along... / in line with... / according to...

Structure

N + に沿って/に沿い

Explanation

Proceeding along or in line with a policy, plan, rule, road or river. Attached to nouns.

Examples

会社の方針に沿って、新製品の開発を進めている。

We're proceeding with new product development in line with company policy.

川に沿って、桜の木が並んでいる。

Cherry trees line the river.

Note

Common collocations: 方針に沿って, 計画に沿って, 希望に沿って. Compare に従って (in accordance with instructions).

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