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synonym Comparative
畏まる
VS
従う

Differences Between "畏まる" and "従う"

Option A
畏まる
Meaning
to sit/act respectfully; to obey with awe; to be stiff/formal
Reading
かしこまる (kashikomaru)
Syllabus Level
N2
Practical Example
部長の前では、彼はいつも畏まって話す。
In front of the department manager, he always speaks with great respect.
Option B
従う
Meaning
to obey, to follow
Reading
したがう (shitagau)
Syllabus Level
B2
Practical Example
毎日、日本語を練習するために従う。
Every day, I obey, to follow to practice Japanese.

Which one to use?

Select the correct Japanese word for this context

Which word fits this context: "(to sit/act respectfully; to obey with awe; to be stiff/formal)"?
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使い分け解説:
- 畏まる: 目上の人に対して、かしこまった態度をとったり、謹んで言いつけを受けたりする様子を表します。非常に丁寧な態度です。
- 従う: Essential structural term in CEFR B2 vocabulary syllabus. (CEFR B2語彙シラバスにおける重要表現です。)
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