English–Japanese
“follow” in Japanese
How to say “follow” in Japanese
“Follow” in Japanese is 従う (shitagau).
It means acting in the direction set by a rule, instruction, person, or standard rather than choosing an independent course.
Example sentences with 従う
学校のきまりに従います。gak kō no ki ma ri ni shitaga i ma su
I follow the school rules.
係員の指示に従ってください。kakari in no shi ji ni shitaga tte ku da sa i
Please follow the staff member's instructions.
Tips for using 従う
- 従う (shitagau) can describe following a person's lead as well as obeying a rule, so context determines whether "follow" or "obey" is the better English choice.
Other Japanese words for “follow”
地図を見ながら山道をたどります。chi zu o mi na ga ra san dō o ta do ri ma su
I follow the mountain path while looking at a map.
前例に準じます。zen rei ni jun ji ma su
I follow the precedent.
新しい友達をフォローします。atara shi i tomo dachi o fo rō shi ma su
I follow my new friend.
先生の後ろについていきます。sen sei no ushi ro ni tsu i te i ki ma su
I follow my teacher.