Japanese

える

したがえる
Meaning: to be accompanied by; to lead; to subdue
Part of Speech: Verb

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Verb inflections

Form Affirmative Negative
Present 従える 従えない
Polite 従えます 従えません
Past 従えた 従えなかった
Polite + Past 従えました 従えませんでした
Te-form 従えて 従えなくて
Potential 従えられる 従えられない
Passive 従えられる 従えられない
Causative 従えさせる 従えさせない
Imperative 従えろ 従えるな

Handwriting

従
え
る

Example

The king appeared leading many retainers.

Usage Notes

Used when someone of high rank is accompanied by subordinates or when subduing an enemy.

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