〜とおりに
just 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 "just as ~". Structure: Noun の + とおりに. This is a JLPT N4 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故障のとおりに作ってください。
こしょう の とおり に つくって ください。
koshou no toori ni tsukutte kudasai.
Please make it exactly according to the breakdown.
Everyday life
Example 2お釣りのとおりに作ってください。
おつり の とおり に つくって ください。
otsuri no toori ni tsukutte kudasai.
Please make it exactly according to the change (money).
Everyday life
Example 3畳のとおりに作ってください。
たたみ の とおり に つくって ください。
tatami no toori ni tsukutte kudasai.
Please make it exactly according to the tatami mat.
Everyday life
Example 4紙のとおりに作ってください。
かみ の とおり に つくって ください。
kami no toori ni tsukutte kudasai.
Please make it exactly according to the paper.
Everyday life
Example 5草のとおりに作ってください。
くさ の とおり に つくって ください。
kusa no toori ni tsukutte kudasai.
Please make it exactly according to the grass.
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?
1 of 5
Read the situation, look away from the answer, and say the Japanese aloud.
Your situation
Please make it exactly according to the breakdown.
The answer is hidden. Try to use 〜とおりに.
Remember tomorrow
Save this pattern as a flashcard
Review the meaning and formula later so today’s lesson moves into long-term memory.