No. 1,504 in Japanese
とおり
"とおり" means "street," "avenue," or "way," and can also mean "in accordance with" or "as."
In a sentence
先生の説明のとおりに課題を完成しました。
I completed the assignment according to the teacher's explanation.
Indicates following or acting according to something as described or explained.
彼は予定通りに駅に到着した。
He arrived at the station as scheduled.
Used to indicate proceeding or happening in alignment with a schedule or plan.
川の流れのとおりに船を操縦する必要があります。
You need to steer the boat in accordance with the river's flow.
Indicates alignment or accordance with a natural flow or pattern.
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