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〜にしたがって: in accordance with; as

N2 · 06 Extent and degree

Says that one thing changes in step with another, or that you follow a rule or direction.

Verb dictionary form or noun + に従って. Meaning 1: as A changes, B changes (人口が増えるに従って). Meaning 2: according to instructions (指示に従って). Meaning 1 is close to 〜につれて but more mechanical; not for sudden events.

Examples

山やまを登のぼるにしたがって、気温きおんが下さがってきた。

As we climbed the mountain, the temperature dropped.

係員かかりいんの指示しじに従にしたがって、避難ひなんしてください。

Please evacuate according to the staff's instructions.

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