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従

従 — accompany, obey, submit to

Learn the correct stroke order for 従 (accompany), a 10-stroke kanji.

JLPT N1Grade 610 strokes

Stroke Order

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On'yomi (音読み)ジュウjuu、ショウshou、ジュju
Kun'yomi (訓読み)したが.うshitagau、したが.えるshitagaeru、よりyori
Strokes10
Radical彳
Frequency#601
Meaningsaccompany, obey, submit to, comply, follow, secondary, incidental, subordinate

Step-by-Step Diagram

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Try Writing It

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Common Words

侍従じじゅうchamberlainnoun
従うしたがうto obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to followverb
従軍じゅうぐんmilitary service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaignnoun
従事じゅうじengaging in (work); pursuing (e.g. studies); following (a profession)noun
従属じゅうぞくsubordination; dependencynoun
従来じゅうらいup to now; so farnoun

Usage & Examples

Usage Notes

The kanji 従 (accompany) is taught in grade 6 of Japanese elementary school and appears at JLPT N1 level. It has 10 strokes with radical 彳.

In newspaper frequency rankings, 従 is #601, making it a frequently used kanji.

Example Words in Context

侍従じじゅう — chamberlain
従うしたがう — to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow
従軍じゅうぐん — military service; serving in a war; taking part in a campaign

Practice Sheet

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many strokes does 従 have?

The kanji 従 (accompany) has 10 strokes. Watch the animation above to see the correct order.

What is the correct stroke order for 従?

従 follows the standard Japanese stroke order as taught in schools. Use the step-by-step diagram or the "Try Writing" tool above to practice each stroke in sequence.

What does 従 mean?

従 means: accompany, obey, submit to, comply, follow, secondary, incidental, subordinate. On'yomi readings: ジュウ, ショウ, ジュ. Kun'yomi readings: したが.う, したが.える, より.

What JLPT level is 従?

従 is a JLPT N1 kanji. This is an advanced kanji.