〜とおりに
exactly as ~
Use this pattern to shape a complete, natural Japanese thought.
Remember it
Connect the meaning to its sound: say “〜とおりに” aloud once.
Understand
Build the pattern
Sentence formula
How it works
「〜とおりに」 means "exactly as ~". Structure: Noun の + とおりに. This is a JLPT N3 pattern — the examples below slot different everyday and workplace words into the same structure so you can see how it behaves. Learn the structure, then swap in your own words.
When to use it
Read the example aloud, then replace one detail with something from your own life.
Tone: Neutral
A general pattern; let the sentence ending and situation set the politeness level.
Use
Hear it in real life
Everyday life
Example 1修理のとおりに操作してください。
しゅうり の とおり に そうさ して ください。
shuuri no toori ni sousa shite kudasai.
Please operate exactly according to the repair.
At work
Example 2資料のとおりに操作してください。
しりょう の とおり に そうさ して ください。
shiryou no toori ni sousa shite kudasai.
Please operate exactly according to the materials.
Everyday life
Example 3機械のとおりに操作してください。
きかい の とおり に そうさ して ください。
kikai no toori ni sousa shite kudasai.
Please operate exactly according to the machine.
Everyday life
Example 4材料のとおりに操作してください。
ざいりょう の とおり に そうさ して ください。
zairyou no toori ni sousa shite kudasai.
Please operate exactly according to the ingredients.
Make it yours
Choose one example. Replace one person, place, object, or time with a detail from your life, then say the new sentence aloud.
Recall
Test your memory
Recall practice
Can you say it?
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Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Please operate exactly according to the repair.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜とおりに.
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