に沿って (ni-sotte): Along; in accordance with
～に沿って (ni-sotte)
Meaning
Along; in accordance with
Formation and usage
N + に沿って／に沿ったN
Notation: N = noun; V dictionary = dictionary-form verb; V stem = the stem before ます; plain clause = plain-form clause; negative stem = the form before ない. Follow the attachment shown above.
Explanation
Can mean physically along something or in line with a plan, policy, or wishes.
Examples
予定に沿って、会議を進める。
We will conduct the meeting in accordance with the schedule.
予定に沿って、試験を進める。
We will conduct the exam in accordance with the schedule.
予定に沿って、研修を進める。
We will conduct the training session in accordance with the schedule.
予定に沿って、発表会を進める。
We will conduct the presentation event in accordance with the schedule.
予定に沿って、面接を進める。
We will conduct the interview in accordance with the schedule.
How related patterns differ
に応えて responds to requests; に応じて adapts to conditions. に沿って and に即して follow a line or reality. を踏まえて takes prior information into account; に照らして checks against a standard, and をもとに uses something as a basis.