従う
Common
Godan
Intransitive
1
Godan verb with 'u' endingintransitive verb
to obey (an order, law, etc.);to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.);to follow;to observe;to conform to;to yield to
善良な市民は法律に従う。
A good citizen obeys the laws.
2
Godan verb with 'u' endingintransitive verb
to follow (a person);to accompany;to go with
3
Godan verb with 'u' endingintransitive verb
to go alongside (e.g. a river);to follow (e.g. a sign)
4
Godan verb with 'u' endingintransitive verb
to serve (as);to engage in (work)
Other forms
随う 【したがう】 (rarely used kanji form) · 順う 【したがう】 (rarely used kanji form) · 遵う 【したがう】 (rarely used kanji form) · 從う 【したがう】 (search-only kanji form) · 隨う 【したがう】 (search-only kanji form)