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~とおり (〜toori)

JLPT N3

Explanation

Expresses that something is done 'as is', 'as stated', or 'as instructed'.

Formation

Detailed explanation

The ~とおり grammar point is used to express that something is done exactly as stated, instructed, or shown. It is commonly used with verbs and nouns, and can be translated as 'just like', 'as per', or 'according to'.

Examples

Sensei ga itta toori, shukudai wo yarimashita.

I did my homework exactly as the teacher said.

Chizu ni kaite aru toori ni ikeba, eki ni tsukimasu.

If you follow what's written on the map, you'll arrive at the station.

Reshipi no toori ni keeki o tsukutta.

I baked the cake according to the recipe.

Kanojo wa yakusoku shita toori ni jikan doori ni kimashita.

She arrived on time, just as she promised.

Practice

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