とおり

This is the 1504th most frequent Japanese word.

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とおり

"とおり" means "street," "avenue," or "way," and can also mean "in accordance with" or "as."


Indicates following or acting according to something as described or explained.

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.


Used to indicate proceeding or happening in alignment with a schedule or plan.

彼は予定通りに駅に到着した。

He arrived at the station as scheduled.


Indicates alignment or accordance with a natural flow or pattern.

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.