obey in Japanese
obey in Japanese is 従う, 服従, 言いなり — obey means to do what someone in authority tells you to do.
obey in Japanese
従う
Pronounced: shitagau
(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
服従
Pronounced: fukujuu
(transitive) To do as ordered by (a person, institution etc), to act according to the bidding of.
言いなり
Pronounced: iinari
(intransitive) To do as one is told.
What does "obey" mean?
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verb To do what someone in authority tells you to do.
"Soldiers are trained to obey orders instantly."
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verb To follow a rule, law, or instinct.
"Drivers must obey the traffic signals at all times."
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obey in a sentence
- Soldiers are trained to obey orders instantly.
- She refused to obey the curfew and stayed out past midnight.
- Drivers must obey the traffic signals at all times.
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What is "obey" in Japanese?
"obey" in Japanese is 従う, 服従, 言いなり. obey means: To do what someone in authority tells you to do.
How do you pronounce 従う?
"obey" in Japanese is 従う, pronounced "shitagau".
How do you use "obey" in a sentence?
Example: "Soldiers are trained to obey orders instantly." In Japanese, "obey" is 従う, 服従, 言いなり.
Are there other ways to say "obey" in Japanese?
Yes — Japanese has 3 translations listed for "obey": 従う, 服従, 言いなり.
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