English–Japanese
“run along” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajisou
Example
この道は川に沿っています。ko no michi wa kawa ni so tte i ma su
This road runs along the river.
How to say “run along” in Japanese
“Run along” in Japanese is 沿う (sou).
Expresses staying alongside a line, edge, or course as it continues forward.
Example sentences with 沿う
川に沿って歩くと、駅に着きます。kawa ni so tte aru ku to eki ni tsu ki ma su
If you walk along the river, you will reach the station.
Tips for using 沿う
- The form 沿って (sotte) is common in practical directions because it identifies a road, river, or railway as the line that guides the route.