従う

したがう

To obey, follow, comply with

N3verb·shitagau

How to remember it

従 (follow) — to go along with rules, orders, or a leader.

Example sentences

  • 規則に従って行動してください。

    きそくにしたがってこうどうしてください。

    Please act according to the rules.

  • 犬は主人に従って歩いた。

    いぬはしゅじんにしたがってあるいた。

    The dog followed its master.

Usage

Takes に for what is obeyed; used for rules, commands, and people.

Related words

従える服従順従規則

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