Japanese

従って

したがって
Meaning: therefore; accordingly; consequently
Part of Speech: Conjunction

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Handwriting

従
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Example sentences

He is sincere. Therefore, he is trusted by everyone.
渡り鳥は本能に従って南へ移動する。
Migratory birds move south according to their instinct.
彼は規律に従って厳しく処された。
He was strictly punished according to the discipline.
父は墨子薄葬の考えに従って質素な葬式を望んだ
Father wished for a simple funeral in accordance with Mozi's teaching.

Usage Notes

Used to show a logical consequence or result in formal or written contexts.

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