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従う
したがう
N3
godan verb
transitive 他動詞
intransitive 自動詞
Meanings
1
to abide (by the rules)
2
to obey
3
to obey (an order, law, etc.)
4
to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.)
5
to follow
6
to follow (a person)
7
to accompany
8
to go with
Example sentence
食事療法にきちんと従うように。
It's important to follow a strict diet.
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Kanji in this word
従
Accompany, Obey, Submit To
10 strokes
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up to now
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employee
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じゅうぐん ·
military service
従って
したがって ·
therefore
従事
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engaging
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いとこ ·
cousin (female)
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に従って
にしたがって ·
in accordance with
従兄弟
いとこ ·
cousin (male)
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