Kanji

What does the kanji 従 mean?

従 means following, obeying; subordinate, secondary. On'yomi ジュウ、ショウ、ジュ. Kun'yomi したが.う、したが.える、より.

Quick facts
On'yomiジュウ、ショウ、ジュ
Kun'yomiしたが.う、したが.える、より
Strokes10
Main radical彳
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N1
On'yomi ジュウ、ショウ、ジュKun'yomi したが.う、したが.える、より
N1 · estimated, JLPT framework10 strokes

following, obeying; subordinate, secondary

Memory hook

Feet (疋) stepping (彳) behind the one who leads — FOLLOW, OBEY, SUBORDINATE.

Stroke order · 10 strokes

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Common words

More words with this kanji

  • 従事じゅうじengagement (in work), being employed (in)
  • 従来じゅうらいconventional, up until now

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Data sources and licences

English meanings, On/Kun readings, stroke counts: KANJIDIC2 — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Components: KRADFILE (EDRDG). Stroke order: KanjiVG (Ulrich Apel), licensed CC BY-SA 3.0. Mnemonics written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

N5–N1 levels on this page are estimates based on the JLPT framework, drawn from community benchmarks. GoMe Nihongo is not affiliated with the Japan Foundation or JEES, which administer the JLPT.