従したがう

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

follow; accompany; go with

Used for physically following a person or going along with someone. Often takes に.

• 犬いぬが主しゅ人じんに従したがって歩あるいている。

  The dog is walking following its owner.

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

follow; go along

Used for following a path, river, sign, or similar guide. Often takes に.

• 川かわに従したがって歩あるけば駅えきに出でます。

  If you walk following the river, you'll reach the station.

godan verb (-u), intransitive verb

serve; engage in

Used for serving in a role or engaging in work, often in set phrases like 仕事に従う. Somewhat formal.

• 彼かれは長なが年ねん、教きょう育いくの仕し事ごとに従したがってきた。

  He has been engaged in educational work for many years.