Explanation：〜とおり
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"〜と同じに"
"the same way as 〜"
Used to indicate that something is done "in the same way as" or "according to" something else. It expresses the idea of following instructions, a method, or a pattern closely.
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V（dictionary form / ta-form）+ とおりに
N + のとおりに
N + どおりに
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- Expresses Conformity: "〜とおりに" is used when something is done exactly as another thing or action, such as following directions, plans, or a specific method.
- Used with Verbs and Nouns: This expression can be attached to verbs (to show that the action is done according to something) or nouns (to show that something matches a specific model or example).
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N3
Sample sentenes
私の思ったとおり、トムさんは今日も遅刻した。
Just as I thought, Tom is late again today.
私が言うとおりに作ったら、おいしいたこ焼きが作れますよ。
If you make it as I say, you can make delicious takoyaki.
先生の言うとおりに勉強したら、JLPT N3に合格できました。
I passed the JLPT N3 exam by studying just as the teacher said.
私の言うとおりに繰り返してください。
Please repeat exactly as I say.
ジェシカさんはうわさどおり、美人だった。
Jessica was as beautiful as the rumors said.
プロジェクトは予定どおり進んでいます。
The project is progressing as planned.
地図のとおりに進んでください。
Please proceed according to the map.
指示のとおりに作業を進めてください。
Please proceed with the work according to the instructions.
Vocabulary
| Japanese |
English | |
| 遅刻する | ちこくする | to be late |
| 合格する | ごうかくする | to pass |
| 繰り返す | くりかえす | to repeat |
| 噂 | うわさ | rumor |
| 美人 | びじん | beautiful woman |
| 進む | すすむ | to proceed |
| 指示 | しじ | instructions |
| 作業 | さぎょう | work / task |
