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従
従 (readings: じゅう, しょう, した; Japanese kanji) means “to obey / to follow”. It is a Grade 6 Kyōiku kanji, taught in year 6 of Japanese elementary school, and appears in words such as 従来 (up to now).
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ルールに従う。
ルールにしたがう。I follow the rules.
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Full details, readings & example
| Kanji | 従 |
|---|---|
| Meaning | to obey / to follow |
| Readings | じゅう, しょう, した |
| Grade | Grade 6 (Hardest) |
| Curriculum | Kyōiku kanji · Japanese elementary school |
| Example | 従来 (up to now) |
How to read 従
従 is read じゅう or しょう or した depending on the word.
Words with 従
- 従来từ trước đến nay
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Updated: 2026-08-09