JLPT N3 Intermediate
従う
To follow, obey, or act in accordance with
Readings
Other forms
従います polite form
従った past form
従って te-form; also a conjunction
随う less common kanji
1 Verb (intransitive)
To Obey / To Follow (a rule or order)
Indicates compliance with rules, laws, instructions, advice, or traditions.
Example
学校 の 規則 に は 従わ なければなりません 。
You must obey the school rules.
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2 Conjunction
Therefore / Consequently
Functions as a formal conjunction connecting a premise to a natural result or conclusion.
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3 Verb (intransitive)
To Follow / To Accompany (a person or guide)
Describes physically accompanying someone as a subordinate or moving along a specific path or current.
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