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3週1日目 予報どおり
Development・time・result
3週1日目

〜に沿って

接続:N+に沿って
vertical or consistent with the line
注意 / Note:TWO meanings. The specific meaning is to run along a long object (川に沿って歩く). The abstract meaning is to conform to a predetermined path (方針に沿って). The meaning is similar to 〜に基づいて but softer — 〜に沿って is to follow the spirit, 〜に基づいて is to be based on the basis.
比較 / Compare:Same article: 〜とおり/〜どおり/〜に応じて. These models are often mistakenly chosen for each other — carefully read the 接続 and nuances above and then decide.
よく出る形 / Common form:名詞+に沿って/に沿った+名詞。Or go with 川・道・海岸(specific)and方針・計画・希望・目的(abstract).
計画に沿って作業を進める。
Carry out work according to plan.
川に沿って歩いた。
I walked along the river.
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