通り（とおり、toori）
- street

The Japanese word 通り通り has multiple meanings, all relating to the idea of a way, method, or correspondence. It's a versatile word that can function as a noun, an adverb, or a suffix. Here's a breakdown of its key meanings: ⚫︎ **As a noun:** "Way," "street," "road," or "avenue". This is the most literal meaning. ⚫︎ **As a suffix (attached to verbs or adjectives):** Expresses "as," "according to," "in accordance with," "in the way of," or "just like." It signifies following a pattern, rule, or expectation. ⚫︎ **As an adverb:** "Exactly," "just," "as expected," or "as it should be." This usage emphasizes accuracy or conformity.

⚫︎ この通り Translation: This street/road. ⚫︎ 先生の言う通りにやりましょう。 Translation: Let's do it as the teacher says. ⚫︎ 計画通りに進んでいます。 Translation: It's progressing exactly as planned.

⚫︎ When using 通り通り as a noun (street/road), it’s straightforward. Use it to refer to actual streets or roads. ⚫︎ As a suffix, 通り通り is attached to the plain form of verbs (dictionary form or negative form without です/ます), adjectives (い-adjectives), and nouns (followed by の). It indicates that something is done "according to" or "in the manner of" something else. ⚫︎ As an adverb, 通り通り is placed before or after the verb to emphasize that something is done "exactly" or "as expected".

⚫︎ The word is typically written using the kanji 通り通り. ⚫︎ The reading is usually とおり in hiragana. ⚫︎ There are no other common ways to write this word or variations in okurigana.

⚫︎ For the "street/road" meaning: 道 （みち - michi, road/path), 道通り通り（どう - dou, road/path). ⚫︎ For the "according to" meaning: ように（you ni - like, as if). ⚫︎ For the "exactly" meaning: まさに（masani - exactly, surely), ちょうど（choudo - exactly, just).

There aren't direct antonyms, as the meaning of 通り通り changes based on the context. However, words expressing deviation from a plan or expectation could be considered opposites in some cases: ⚫︎ 違う（chigau - different, wrong) ⚫︎ 外れる（hazureru - to be off, to miss)

この通りはいつも混んでいます。 ・Translation: This street is always crowded. ・Explanation: Here, 通り通り means "street".

彼の説明の通り、問題は簡単だった。 ・Translation: The problem was easy, just as he explained. ・Explanation: This sentence uses 通り通り as a suffix, meaning "as" or "according to" his explanation.

The etymology of 通り通り is connected to the verb 通る (とおる - to pass/go through). The kanji 通 represents the idea of passing through or connecting. The addition of the suffix り indicates a state or condition, in this case, a way or path.