～とおり (〜toori)
Explanation
Expresses that something is done 'as is', 'as stated', or 'as instructed'.
Formation
Verb-て form + とおり, Noun + のとおり
Detailed Explanation
The ～とおり grammar point is used to express that something is done exactly as stated, instructed, or shown. It is commonly used with verbs and nouns, and can be translated as 'just like', 'as per', or 'according to'.
Examples
先生が言ったとおり、宿題をやりました。
Sensei ga itta toori, shukudai wo yarimashita.
I did my homework exactly as the teacher said.
地図に書いてあるとおりに行けば、駅に着きます。
Chizu ni kaite aru toori ni ikeba, eki ni tsukimasu.
If you follow what's written on the map, you'll arrive at the station.
レシピのとおりにケーキを作った。
Reshipi no toori ni keeki o tsukutta.
I baked the cake according to the recipe.
彼女は約束したとおりに時間通りに来ました。
Kanojo wa yakusoku shita toori ni jikan doori ni kimashita.
She arrived on time, just as she promised.
Grammar content sourced from hanabira.org.