Lingaku従う【したがう】
Frequency rank: 1,383. (for form したがう: 1,314.)
- to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow; to observe; to conform to; to yield to
- to follow (a person); to accompany; to go with
- to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
- to serve (as); to engage in (work)
Godan verb with 'u' ending; intransitive verb
Forms
- 従う【したがう】Frequency rank: 1,383.
- 随う【したがう】Frequency rank: 54,044. – 55,693.
- 順う【したがう】
- 遵う【したがう】
- 從う【したがう】
- 隨う【したがう】
- したがうFrequency rank: 1,314.
Generated definitions (experimental)
- to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow; to observe; to conform to; to yield to
- to follow (a person); to accompany; to go with
- to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
- to serve (as); to engage in (work)
This meaning describes the act of adhering to established rules, laws, or commands, demonstrating compliance or submission.
I completed my homework by following the teacher's instructions.
This meaning is used when referring to physically or figuratively accompanying someone, emphasizing the act of being with another person.
This meaning indicates following a path or direction, whether it be a physical route like a river or signs that guide you somewhere.
This meaning refers to fulfilling a role or occupation, indicating participation in a specific function or duty.
Generated collocations (experimental)
したがう従うべききそく規則rules to be followedじょうし上司にしたがう従うto obey the bossほうりつ法律にしたがう従うto abide by the lawかんしゅうにしたがう慣習に従うto conform to customsしんごう信号にしたがう従うto follow the signalsぶか部下がしたがう従うsubordinates followみち道にしたがう従うto follow the roadしじ指示にしたがう従うto follow instructionsしたがう従うことthe act of obeyingかれ彼にしたがう従うto follow himしたがって従ってこうどう行動するto act accordinglyきそくにしたがって規則に従ってこうどう行動するto act in accordance with the rules
Wiktionary definitions (experimental)
Example sentences
293 results
As cultural exchange continued between the two countries, their mutual understanding became even deeper.
3. If you do phone then hang up immediately, without following any instructions given.
Behind thermodynamics lie the movements of atoms and molecules following the laws of motion learned in the first volume.
The mean value of the frequency decreases with increasing amplitude.
Under the Constitution, the lower chamber's resolutions override those of the upper chamber.
No, please don't concern yourself. I have learnt to do as the Romans when in Rome.
When taking drugs, follow the directions on the bottle carefully.
The people followed the dictator like so many sheep.
If you follow my advice, you will have no trouble.