沿
沿
run alongside, follow along, run along, lie along
8 strokesFrequency 1,121JLPT N1Grade 6
On
エン
Kun
そ.う-ぞ.い
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Common Words
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After a noun; usu. 〜に
along (a river, coast, railway, etc.); on (e.g. a street)
Examples
船は海岸沿いに航行していた。
The ship sailed along the coast.
1
to run along; to run beside; to stick to (a line)
Examples
私たちは川に沿って散歩した。
We took a walk along the river.
2
to follow (a policy, plan, etc.); to act in accordance with; to align with
3
Also written 添う
to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.); to satisfy; to comply with; to live up to
1
along the river; riverside
Examples
そのビルは川沿いに建っている。
The building stands on the river.
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coast; shore
Examples
トロール漁船は沿岸の魚をとりつくしました。
Fishing trawlers have fished out all the local waters.
2
coastal waters; inshore waters; coastal area
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to live up to (one's) expectations; to meet expectations
Examples
あなたの行為は私の期待にそわない。
Your behavior does not come up to my expectations.
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roadside; wayside; route
Examples
人々はパレードを見ようと沿道に集まった。
People amassed along the streets to watch the parade.
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