JLPT N3 Intermediate
フォロー
Following on social media, backing someone up, or following up on a task
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フォローする verb form
フォローします polite verb form
1 Noun, Suru verb
To support" or "Back someone up"
Stepping in to help someone recover from a mistake, smooth over an awkward situation, or compensate for a lack of ability.
Example
新人 の ミス を 先輩 が うまく フォロー し て くれ た 。
My senior skillfully covered for my mistake.
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2 Noun, Suru verb
Following" (on social media)
Subscribing to a user’s account on social networking services to view their updates.
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3 Noun, Suru verb
To follow up"
Taking subsequent action to check on progress or maintain a connection after an initial interaction.
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