に沿って
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ni sotte
along with; in accordance with
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に沿って
ni sotte
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along with; in accordance with
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JLPT Level N2
Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage
Reading ni sotte
Post ID 51100
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📝 Usage Notes

along with; in accordance with

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に沿って
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What does the grammar pattern に沿って mean?
Along with; in accordance with
What JLPT level is に沿って?
JLPT N2 — Upper-Intermediate · Academic & formal usage. To pass JLPT N2 you need to recognise and use this pattern correctly in reading and listening sections.
How do you use に沿って in a sentence?
Attach に沿って (ni sotte) to the appropriate verb or noun form as described in the usage notes. Then try writing two original sentences — one about yourself and one about something around you.
Is に沿って formal or casual Japanese?
に沿って is used in formal or written contexts. You will see it mainly in written texts, news, business Japanese and academic contexts.
How can I remember に沿って long-term?
Use the flashcard on this page for active recall — see the pattern, reconstruct the usage from memory, then flip. Follow with the 4-choice quiz to distinguish it from similar patterns. Review at 10 minutes, 1 day and 3 days (spaced repetition). Writing two original sentences at each review session is the fastest way to reach production-level mastery.