Japanese

したがう
Meaning: to obey; to follow; to accompany
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 従う 従わない
Polite 従います 従いません
Past 従った 従わなかった
Polite + Past 従いました 従いませんでした
Te-form 従って 従わなくて
Potential 従える 従えない
Passive 従われる 従われない
Causative 従わせる 従わせない
Causative + Passive 従わされる 従わされない
Imperative 従え 従うな

Example sentences

指示に従って歩く。
Walk according to the instructions.
彼は上司の命令に従って、すぐに作業を開始した。
Following his boss's orders, he immediately started the work.
上司の指示に正確に従う。
Correctly follow the boss's instructions.
この書類は、決められた形式に従って記入してください。
Please fill out this document according to the prescribed format.
今の状況では、彼に従うのが賢明な判断だ。
In the current situation, it is a wise judgment to follow him.

Usage Notes

Used for following orders, laws, or physical paths.

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