従
accompany · obey · submit to · comply · follow · secondary · incidental · subordinate
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Cultural Context
Etymology
Composed of go and follow. Going and following.
Symbolism
Employee, obedience, follow. Represents following.
Related Culture & Scenes
- — Water flowing to low ground
Words & Expressions
Four-Character Compounds
阿諛追従
あゆついしょう
excessive flattery; adulation; excessive flattery
合従連衡
がっしょうれんこう
alliance (of the Six Kingdoms against the Qin dynasty, and of individual Kingdoms with the Qin dynasty); (tactic of) making and breaking alliances (to benefit oneself as the occasion demands); resorting to alliances as a diplomatic expedient; alliance (of the Six Kingdoms against the Qin dynasty, and of individual Kingdoms with the Qin dynasty)
面従腹背
めんじゅうふくはい
pretending to obey but secretly betraying (someone); pretending to obey but secretly betraying (someone)
面従後言
めんじゅうこうげん
pretending to obey someone to his face but badmouthing him behind his back; pretending to obey someone to his face but badmouthing him behind his back
従容自若
しょうようじじゃく
having presence of mind; imperturbable; calm and self-possessed; having presence of mind
Proverbs & Idioms
郷に入っては郷に従え
ごうにいってはごうにしたがえ
When in Rome, do as the Romans do
Adapt to local customs when in a new place
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 従 mean in Japanese?
従 means accompany, obey, submit to, comply, follow, secondary, incidental, subordinate.
How do you read 従?
On'yomi: ジュウ、ショウ、ジュ (JUU, SHOU, JU). Kun'yomi: したが.う、したが.える、より (shitagau, shitagaeru, yori).
How many strokes does 従 have?
従 has 10 strokes. Its radical is 彳 (step).
Is 従 a good kanji for a tattoo?
Yes. 従 (accompany, obey, submit to, comply, follow, secondary, incidental, subordinate) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.
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