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
Words written with 従
Four-Character Compounds
阿諛追従
あゆついしょう
excessive flattery; adulation
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
面従腹背
めんじゅうふくはい
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
従容自若
しょうようじじゃく
having presence of mind; imperturbable; calm and self-possessed
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
Anime & Manga
最凶の支援職【話術士】である俺は世界最強クランを従える
The Most Notorious "Talker" Runs the World's Greatest Clan
A well-known work with 従 in its Japanese title.
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Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
従 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means accompany, obey, submit to, comply, follow, secondary, incidental, subordinate. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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