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沿

godan verbgodan verb (archaic)verb (generic)intransitive verb

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Meanings

  • to run along, to run beside, to stick to (a line)
  • to follow (a policy, plan, etc.), to act in accordance with, to align with
  • to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.), to satisfy, to comply with, to live up to

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Example sentences

川沿かわぞいのみちあるいた。

I walked along the path beside the river.

計画けいかく沿って作業さぎょうすすめてください。

Please proceed with the work in accordance with the plan.

かれ要望ようぼう沿ことができず、もうわけなくおもっている。

I feel sorry that I was unable to meet his requests.

方針ほうしん沿わない行動こうどうつつしむべきだ。

One should refrain from actions that do not align with the policy.

ほんプロジェクトは顧客こきゃく期待きたい沿かたち設計せっけいされており、たか評価ひょうかている。

This project has been designed to meet customer expectations and has received high praise.