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沿う

そう

Readings

そう

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5u, vito run along; to run beside; to stick to (a line)
  2. 2.
    v5u, vito follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to align with
  3. 3.
    v5u, vito meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to comply with; to live up to

Kanji breakdown

沿
N58 strokesGrade 6

Example sentences

私たちは川に沿って散歩した。

We took a walk along the river.

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to run along; to run beside; to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy

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