# follow: Japanese–English dictionary

Canonical URL: https://anaversity.com/dictionary/japanese-english/follow
Language pair: Japanese and English
CEFR level: A1
Part of speech: verb
IPA: /ˈfɒloʊ/
Katakana pronunciation: フォロー

## Meaning in English
To go or come after someone or something. Also: to obey or go along with rules and instructions. And in social media: to subscribe to someone's updates. 'Follow me on Instagram' is a social media request.
### 日本語の意味
誰かや何かの後について行くこと。また、ルールや指示に従うこと。さらにSNSでは、誰かの投稿を購読すること。'Follow me on Instagram'（Instagramでフォローして）はSNSでよく使うフレーズです。

### Examples
- 私についてきてください。
  - English: Follow me, please.
- 指示に従ってください。
  - English: Please follow the instructions.
- 彼のアカウントをフォローしていますか？
  - English: Do you follow his account?

## English equivalents
- follow
- subscribe to
- obey
## Japanese equivalents
- ついていく
- 従う
- フォローする
## Common patterns
- **follow [someone]**: To go after or subscribe to someone Example: Follow the guide.
- **follow the [rules/instructions/steps]**: To do what the rules or instructions say Example: Please follow the instructions carefully.

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