追随
追随する · noun or participle which takes 'suru'
| Form | Positive | Negative |
|---|---|---|
| Dictionary | 追随する | 追随しない |
| Polite | 追随します | 追随しません |
| Past polite | 追随しました | 追随しませんでした |
| Past | 追随した | 追随しなかった |
| Te-form | 追随して | 追随しないで |
| Desire | 追随したい | 追随したくない |
| Potential | 追随できる | 追随できない |
| Passive | 追随される | 追随されない |
| Causative | 追随させる | 追随させない |
| Causative passive | 追随させられる | 追随させられない |
| Volitional | 追随しよう | |
| Polite volitional | 追随しましょう | |
| Imperative | 追随しろ | 追随するな |
| Conditional | 追随すれば | 追随しなければ |
| Tara conditional | 追随したら | 追随しなかったら |
Meanings
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.
He followed his senior's way of doing things.
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.
The latecomer manufacturer has caught up in technology.
Usage patterns
- 〈人〉に追随するto follow someone's lead or example
Other companies also followed the industry leader's example and lowered their prices.
- 〈事〉に追随するto follow a trend or development
Following the trend of a weaker yen, the earnings of exporting companies also rose.
Expressions
- 他の追随を許さないunrivaled; peerless; having no equal