Usage patterns 〈 人ひと 〉 の 従じゅう 者しゃ になる to become someone's attendant/follower
He became a knight's attendant while still young.
従じゅう 者しゃ を 連つ れる to bring along one's attendant(s)
The king left the castle accompanied by his attendants.
〈 人ひと 〉 に 従じゅう 者しゃ として 仕つか える to serve someone as an attendant
The boy served as an attendant to the noble.
Kanji 従 accompany, obey, submit to Related words· 6 家来 specifically denotes a feudal retainer or vassal sworn to a lord, while 従者 more broadly refers to any personal attendant or follower.
付き人 is the modern, casual term for a personal assistant (e.g. of a celebrity or athlete), whereas 従者 carries a historical or formal tone.
側近 emphasizes a close aide with influence and access to a powerful figure, while 従者 focuses on the role of accompanying and serving.
侍従 is a formal title for an attendant serving an emperor or noble household, a narrower and more official use than the general 従者 .
Show 2 more Show fewer 供 is a general word for a companion or attendant, while 従者 is more formal and often used for historical retainers serving a lord.
従者 refers to an attendant or follower who accompanies someone, while 家臣 specifically denotes a sworn retainer bound by feudal duty.
Opposites 主人 is the master or lord being served, the direct opposite role to the serving 従者 .
従者 is a servant or retainer who follows and serves, standing in contrast to 主 (あるじ ), the master or head of a household.
Etymology Compound of 従 (follow, obey) and 者 (person). The reading じゅうしゃ is the standard on'yomi, while じゅしゃ is a less common variant.
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