従う
したがう
shitagau
JLPT N3verbVocabularyLevel 47 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
従う (したがう (shitagau)) means "to follow". The reading is したがう (shitagau). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.
Meaning
to follow
Also : to obey (an order, law, etc.) · to conform to · to yield to
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Example Sentences
私は従います。
わたしはしたがいます。
I can obey (an order, law, etc.).
まいにち、従います。
まいにち、したがいます。
I like to obey (an order, law, etc.).
Kanji in this word
Grammar to study at this level
- [Verb dictionary/nai form] + ように～ように (you ni) - So that
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことにする～ことにする (koto ni suru) - Decide to
- [Verb dictionary form] + ことになる～ことになる (koto ni naru) - It has been decided that
- [Noun/Verb te-form] + ばかり～ばかり (bakari) - Only / Nothing but
- [Verb/Adjective plain form] + はずだ～はずだ (hazu da) - Should be / It is expected
Last updated Jun 11, 2026
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