JLPT N3
〜に沿って
Please proceed with the work along with (in accordance with) the manual distributed to everyone.
📖 Explanation & Nuance
ENGLISH EXPLANATION
This phrase, "に沿って" (ni sotte), means "along with," "in accordance with," or "following." It indicates proceeding or acting according to a specific line, rule, plan, or set of instructions. It's used when you must stick closely to something, like a manual or a policy.
JAPANESE EXPLANATION
この表現は「〜に従って」という意味です。決まった規則や計画、指示などに沿って進むことを示します。
📝 Example Sentence
皆様にお配りしたマニュアル「に沿って」作業を進めてください。
Please proceed with the work along with (in accordance with) the manual distributed to everyone.
Practice Quiz
Verify your grammar strength for "〜に沿って"
皆様にお配りしたマニュアル（ ）作業を進めてください。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説 (JP): この表現は「〜に従って」という意味です。決まった規則や計画、指示などに沿って進むことを示します。\n\nCommon Mistakes:\n❌ に先立って: 'マニュアルに先立って' means 'Prior to the manual'. You can't proceed with the work before the manual exists! You must work 'along with' (に沿って) the manual.\n❌ にこたえて: This means 'in response to expectations'. A manual does not have feelings for you to fulfill!\n❌ からいうと: This means 'judging from'. You don't judge from a manual, you follow its instructions.
Explanation (EN): This phrase, \"に沿って\" (ni sotte), means \"along with,\" \"in accordance with,\" or \"following.\" It indicates proceeding or acting according to a specific line, rule, plan, or set of instructions. It's used when you must stick closely to something, like a manual or a policy.\n\nCommon Mistakes:\n❌ に先立って: 'マニュアルに先立って' means 'Prior to the manual'. You can't proceed with the work before the manual exists! You must work 'along with' (に沿って) the manual.\n❌ にこたえて: This means 'in response to expectations'. A manual does not have feelings for you to fulfill!\n❌ からいうと: This means 'judging from'. You don't judge from a manual, you follow its instructions.
Explanation (EN): This phrase, \"に沿って\" (ni sotte), means \"along with,\" \"in accordance with,\" or \"following.\" It indicates proceeding or acting according to a specific line, rule, plan, or set of instructions. It's used when you must stick closely to something, like a manual or a policy.\n\nCommon Mistakes:\n❌ に先立って: 'マニュアルに先立って' means 'Prior to the manual'. You can't proceed with the work before the manual exists! You must work 'along with' (に沿って) the manual.\n❌ にこたえて: This means 'in response to expectations'. A manual does not have feelings for you to fulfill!\n❌ からいうと: This means 'judging from'. You don't judge from a manual, you follow its instructions.
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