沿う
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 沿う
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
Kanji in this Word
沿
8 strokes
Frequency: 1121
JLPT N1
Grade 6
Meanings
run alongside
follow along
run along
lie along
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
エン
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
そ.う
-ぞ.い
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