JLPT N1 Advanced
倣う
To follow a model, example, or precedent
Readings
Other forms
ならう very common kana form
倣います polite form
倣って te-form
傚う rare kanji
Godan Verb
To follow an example" / "To imitate
Describes the act of basing one’s behavior, style, or methods on an existing model, custom, or precedent.
Example
彼 は 有名 な 作家 の スタイル に 倣って 小説 を 書いた 。
He wrote a novel by emulating the style of a famous author.
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