そ
沿
　
う

Godan verb, intransitive verb

  1. to run along, to run beside, to stick to (a line).
  2. to follow (a policy, plan, etc.), to act in accordance with, to align with.
  3. to meet (wishes, expectations, etc.), to satisfy, to comply with, to live up to. Also written 添う.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
そ
沿
　
う
 沿う そう ✔

Contained Kanji Breakdown

run alongside, follow along, run along
そ.う　エン (6th, N1)
water, water radical (no. 85)
さんずい
a marsh at the foot of the hills, name of a river
eight, eight radical (no. 12)
ハチ　や　はっ (1st, N5)
mouth
くち　コウ　ク (1st, N4)