Translation guide
To follow rules, principles, or agreements; to stick to a plan or belief; to physically stick to a surface.
Expressing that someone complies with established rules, laws, or standards.
General verb for following rules, orders, or instructions. Commonly used in formal and everyday contexts.
Expressing that someone remains committed to a course of action, idea, or value.
To adhere stubbornly to an opinion or plan, sometimes with a negative nuance of inflexibility.
彼は自分の意見に固執した。
He adhered to his own opinion.
Describing something that attaches or clings to a surface.
Both mean 'to follow' or 'to adhere to', but 従う (shitagau) is more about obeying or complying with external rules or orders, while 守る (mamoru) emphasizes protecting or keeping something like a promise or schedule. 守る is often used for personal commitments.
Avoid directly translating 'adhere to' as 付着する (fuchaku suru) when talking about rules or principles. 付着する is only for physical adhesion. Use 従う or 守る instead.
規則に従ってください。
Please adhere to the rules.
彼は会社の方針に従った。
He adhered to the company policy.
Means to protect or observe, often used for rules, promises, and schedules. Implies a sense of duty.
約束を守ることは大切です。
It's important to adhere to your promises.
時間を守ってください。
Please adhere to the schedule.
Formal term for strict compliance, often used in legal or official contexts.
法令を遵守しなければならない。
We must adhere to the laws and regulations.
To stick to one's principles or beliefs consistently, often with a positive connotation of perseverance.
彼女は自分の信念を貫いた。
She adhered to her convictions.
To be particular about something, to stick to a detail or preference. Can be positive or negative depending on context.
彼は細かい点にこだわる。
He adheres to small details.
Casual verb for sticking or adhering physically. Common in everyday speech.
ガムが靴にくっついた。
The gum adhered to my shoe.
Technical or formal term for adhesion, used in scientific or medical contexts.
細菌が表面に付着する。
Bacteria adhere to the surface.
Specifically refers to sticky adhesion, like tape or glue.
テープがしっかり粘着する。
The tape adheres firmly.