～沿い
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Suffix attached to nouns to mean 'along' or 'beside'. Example: 『川沿いを歩く』 (kawazoi o aruku, 'walk along the river'). Grammar note: Attach directly to a noun without spaces, e.g., 『道沿い』 (michizoi, 'along the road').
Theme
Two friends, Ken and User, are planning a weekend bike ride along a scenic route in Kyoto. They discuss the best paths to take.
～沿い
～ぞい
along (suffix)
Locations & NavigationDirections & Places
Memory Hook
Think of 'along' as 'soy' sauce flowing along a riverbank — 『沿い』 (soi) sounds like 'soy'! 'Soy along the edge' helps remember it means 'along'.
Cultural Note
『～沿い』 (～soi) is often used in place names and directions in Japan, such as 『川沿い』 (kawazoi, 'along the river') or 『海岸沿い』 (kaiganzui, 'along the coast'), describing scenic routes or locations.
Forms
Base: ～沿いSuffix attached to nouns to mean 'along' or 'beside'. Example: 『川沿いを歩く』 (kawazoi o aruku, 'walk along the river'). Grammar note: Attach directly to a noun without spaces, e.g., 『道沿い』 (michizoi, 'along the road').