Grammar Info

N2 Lesson 2: 17/24

に従(したが)ってAs, Following, As then, According to, In accordance with

Structure

Verb［る］+ にしたがって(1)
Noun + にしたがって(1)

(1) にしたがい

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About にしたがって

By grouping the う-Verb 従(したが)う 'to comply' with に, a common pattern meaning 'to comply with (A)', 'in accordance with (A)', or 'following (A)' will be created. This is a fairly strong and formal structure, indicating that (B) is being controlled or heavily influenced by (A). (B) will often express some kind of ongoing or sudden change caused by (A).

に従(したが)って may appear after either verbs of nouns in their dictionary forms.

As this expression is quite formal, it is common to see it used in relation to matters that are usually discussed in formal or official situations, such as laws, standards, conventions, or traditions.

Synonyms

Examples

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    この原稿(げんこう)に従(したが)ってインタビューに答(こた)えてください。

    Please answer the interview in accordance with this manuscript.

    憲法(けんぽう)に従(したが)って、新(あら)たな法律(ほうりつ)が成立(せいりつ)する。

    In accordance with the constitution, the new law will be established.

    クラスメイトの言(い)うことに従(したが)って意地悪(いじわる)をしてはいけません。

    You must not act unkindly in accordance with what your classmates say.

    この足跡(あしあと)に従(したが)って進(すす)めば、きっとみんなに会(あ)えるはずです。

    If you progress in accordance with these tracks, you will surely be able to see everyone.

    会社(かいしゃ)の指示(しじ)に従(したが)ってオートメーション化(か)を進(すす)めています。

    The change to automation is progressing according to the company's specifications.

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にしたがって – Grammar Discussion

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  • Melanthe

    Melanthe

    This seems like another grammar point that is often split up by natives into two separate ones:

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