N3
おもいどおり (omoi-doori)
思い通り
as one wishes; as one expected; according to one's thoughts
💡 Nuance & Usage:
Often used with に to express 'doing something as one wishes' or 'things going as expected'. Can be positive or negative, depending on context. 「計画が思い通りに進む」 (A plan goes as expected).
📝 Example Sentences
試験が思い通りに進んで、安心した。
The exam went as I expected, so I was relieved.
Practice Quiz
Test your understanding of "思い通り"!
彼のおかげで、計画がすべて_______に進んだ。
🎉 正解 / Correct!
日本語: 「計画が進む」と「思い通り」が自然な組み合わせです。「思い通り」は「計画が希望通りに進む」という意味になります。
English: 「計画が進む (a plan progresses)」 naturally combines with 「思い通り (as one wishes)」. It means the plan went as hoped.
English: 「計画が進む (a plan progresses)」 naturally combines with 「思い通り (as one wishes)」. It means the plan went as hoped.
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