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従う

したがう

shitagau

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したが

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従
う
したが

shitagau

Common
Relative commonness of this word, based on various sources (incl. newspapers)
Common
JLPT N2
Kanji difficulty according to the Japanese Language Proficiency Test. N5 is easiest and N1 is hardest
JLPT N2
Godan verb w/ う ending
Godan verb with 'u' ending
Godan verb w/ う ending
Intransitive verb
Intransitive verb
Intransitive verb

  1. to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow; to observe; to conform to; to yield to

    EXAMPLE
    食事(しょくじ)療法(りょうほう)にきちんと従(したが)うように。
    It's important to follow the diet strictly.

  2. to follow (a person); to accompany; to go with

  3. to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)

  4. to serve (as); to engage in (work)

What does 従う mean in English?

  1. to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow; to observe; to conform to; to yield to(v5u, vi)
  2. to follow (a person); to accompany; to go with(v5u, vi)
  3. to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)(v5u, vi)
  4. to serve (as); to engage in (work)(v5u, vi)

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従う (shitagau)