従える · ichidan verb
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 従える | 従えない |
| Polite | 従えます | 従えません |
| Past polite | 従えました | 従えませんでした |
| Past | 従えた | 従えなかった |
| Te-form | 従えて | 従えないで |
| Desire | 従えたい | 従えたくない |
| Potential | 従えられるalso 従えれる | 従えられないalso 従えれない |
| Passive | 従えられる | 従えられない |
| Causative | 従えさせる | 従えさせない |
| Causative passive | 従えさせられる | 従えさせられない |
| Volitional | 従えよう | |
| Polite volitional | 従えましょう | |
| Imperative | 従えろ | 従えるな |
| Conditional | 従えれば | 従えなければ |
| Tara conditional | 従えたら | 従えなかったら |
ichidan verb, transitive verb
take along; be accompanied by; have in attendance
Used when a person of higher status brings subordinates, followers, or an entourage. Often implies a formal or hierarchical relationship.
The company president entered the meeting room accompanied by his secretary.
王は多くの家来を従えていた。
The king had many retainers in attendance.
ichidan verb, transitive verb
subjugate; conquer; bring under control
Refers to defeating and bringing people, nations, or forces under one's control. Stronger and more aggressive than sense 1.
その将軍は敵国を従えた。
The general subjugated the enemy country.
彼は反対派を力で従えようとした。
He tried to bring the opposition under control by force.
The president entered the meeting room with his subordinates in tow.
The king brought the surrounding countries under his rule.
The general entered the castle with his troops behind him.