したがえる
Shitagaeru
Other forms: 随える
従える (Shitagaeru) is a Japanese ichidan verb meaning “to be accompanied by, to be attended by, to take along (someone), to conquer”.
Meanings
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto be accompanied by; to be attended by; to take along (someone)
- ichidan verb, transitive verbto conquer; to subjugate; to subdue
Examples
彼は犬を従えて、散歩に出かけた。
He went out for a walk, with his dog following behind.
隊長は兵士たちを従えて行進した。
The commanding officer marched, with soldiers following behind.
その老人は孫をお供に従えていた。
The old man was accompanied by his grandchild.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).