noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
following; following in the footsteps of
Used for following a person, precedent, or trend, often in formal or business contexts. Implies deliberate emulation or adherence.
彼は先輩のやり方に追随した。
He followed his senior's way of doing things.
新製品は市場の
The new product follows market trends.
noun, noun or participle which takes 'suru', intransitive verb
catching up with; coming level with
Focuses on reaching the same level or standard as someone ahead, often in competition or development. Less common than sense 1.
後発メーカーが技術で追随してきた。
The latecomer manufacturer has caught up in technology.