沿
Kanji · N1
沿 / run alongside
Kanji for run alongside, follow along, or run along.
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Readings
| Type | Reading | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| On (音) | エン | Sino-Japanese readings — common in compounds. |
| Kun (訓) | そ.う、-ぞ.い | Native Japanese readings — common standalone or with okurigana. |
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Meaning
沿 carries the meaning run alongside, follow along, or run along.
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Common compounds with 沿
沿うそうto run along / to run beside / to stick to
沿岸えんがんcoast / shore
沿線えんせんplaces alongside a railway line, bus route, major thoroughfare, etc.
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