Follow in Japanese
"follow" in Japanese, with the kanji that carry the meaning.
11 Japanese kanji carry the meaning "follow". The most common choice is shown first.
Top pick
follow, though, notwithstanding, while, during, both, all, obey, submit to, comply, at the mercy of (the waves)
Reading: zui
12 strokes
Where it comes from
Composed of hill and phonetic. Following hill.
What it carries
At any time, essay, accompany. Represents following.
Related kanji for "follow"
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jun
Composed of go and shield. Going following shield.
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bai
Composed of hill and phonetic. Accompanying on hill.
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jun · wisdom
Composed of advance and respect. Advancing following respect.
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tsui · wisdom, dynamic
Composed of advance and follow. Advancing to chase.
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soku · wisdom
Composed of shell and sword. Ruling with sword on shell.
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kyo
Composed of hand and place. Place handled by hand.
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den · elegant
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juu
follow along(also: run alongside, run along, lie along)
en · dark, dynamic
follow by resigning(also: martyrdom)
jun
Frequently asked questions
What is the Japanese kanji for follow?
The most common kanji for "follow" is 随, read as zui. It means follow, though, notwithstanding. Related kanji: 循 (follow), 陪 (follow), 遵 (follow), 追 (follow), 則 (follow), 拠 (follow) and more.
How many strokes does 随 have?
随 has 12 strokes.