Use に従って when one change progresses alongside another.
The idea
Attach に従って to a dictionary-form verb or a noun: 増えるに従って or 人口の増加に従って. The following clause describes a corresponding change, often gradual.
| Verb | Noun |
|---|---|
| 増えるに従って | 人口の増加に従って |
Examples
- 寒くなるに従って、葉が赤くなります。As the weather gets colder, the leaves turn red.
- 人口が増えるに従って、家の数も増えます。As the population increases, the number of houses increases too.
- 時間が経つに従って、痛みがだんだん和らぎます。As time passes, the pain gradually eases.
- 町の発展に従って、交通が混雑します。As the city develops, traffic becomes heavier.
- 仕事に慣れるに従って、間違いが減ります。As I get used to the work, I make fewer mistakes.
- 値段が上がるに従って、買う人が少なくなります。As the price rises, fewer people buy it.
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Watch out
This use differs from 指示に従って, meaning “following instructions.” Avoid using it for a single deliberate command or request as the result.
Try it yourself
「増えます」→ __に従って
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増える
増える — Use the dictionary form before に従って.
「発展します」→ __に従って(名詞)
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発展
発展 — The noun takes に従って directly; omit します.
時間が経つ__従って、変わります。
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に
に — The construction is に従って.
寒くなるに従って、気温が__。
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下がります
下がります — As it gets colder, the temperature falls; the second clause expresses a corresponding change.
Practice round
Answer questions, then rebuild Japanese sentences where available. We keep your score.
「増えます」→ __に従って
「発展します」→ __に従って(名詞)
時間が経つ__従って、変わります。
寒くなるに従って、気温が__。
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