Meaning & usage
に従って (or its slightly more formal form 従い) follows a noun and means to act in line with that noun, such as a plan, advice, or custom. It can also follow a verb to mean 'as' something changes, showing that one thing progresses along with another.
Example sentences 8
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彼は前もってたてられた計画に従って9時に来た。
He arrived at nine in accordance with a prearranged plan.
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人は金持ちになるに従ってけちになりがちである。
Accordingly as people become rich, they are apt to be stingy.
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私はあなたの助言に従って行動するつもりです。
I will act on your advice.
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私たちは古い習慣に従ってそのようにしました。
We did so after an old custom.
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薬を服用するときは、ビンに書いてある用法に注意深く従いなさい。
When taking drugs, follow the directions on the bottle carefully.
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解答はすべて指示に従って書かねばならない。
All answers must be written according to the instructions.
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あの時彼の指示に従っておけばよかったなあ。
I wish I had obeyed his directions.
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彼の言に従って行動するのは利口ではない。
It is not wise to go by his word.