に従って (ni shitagatte) Meaning Japanese Grammar - According To

The expression に従(したが)って (ni shitagatte) means according to following, in accordance with, as, conform to, in line with, in compliance with.

In this post, we will explore the meaning of に従(したが)って, how it is formed and when it is used through common phrases.

We will also look at the single verb 従(したが)う, which means respect or comply with and its negative form 従(したが)わない meaning violate or not comply with.

I will include in the post a list of nouns that can be used with に従(したが)って.

How and when に従って is used

に従(したが)って is a formal expression in Japanese and indicates something that should be adhered to and followed; it can be a regulation, an order, an instruction, a direction from a guide, a person, a company, etc.

The phrase or expression A expresses what is to be followed or conformed to.

How to form に従(したが)って

に従(したが)って is formed:

• by the particle に
• by the て form of the verb 従(したが)う meaning obey, follow, conform to
• the synonim of 従(したが)う is the verb 服(ふく)従(じゅう)する : obey, be compliant with

に従(したが)って is used with Verbs and Nouns.

We can also find the form に従(したが)い with the Base in い of the verb 従(したが)う and is considered more formal.

The expression is often transcribed in hiragana にしたがって.

Nouns used with に従(したが)って

Here is a short list of nouns commonly used with the expression に従(したが)って:

• 規(き)定(てい)にしたがって: in accordance with the regulations
• 法(ほう)則(そく)にしたがって: according to the law
• 指(し)示(じ)にしたがって: according to the instructions
• 手(て)順(じゅん)にしたがって: according to the procedures
• 説(せつ)明(めい)にしたがって: according to the instructions
• 案(あん)内(ない)にしたがって: following the instructions

に従(したが)わない: disobey, violate

The negative form of the verb従(したが)う is 従(したが)わない and is used with the meaning of: not to follow, not to comply, to violate.

Examples of に従って

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