How to say "conform" in Japanese
Choosing the right word
- nounA katakana borrowing of English 'conform'. It is less common, and learners seldom need it: for most senses of 'conform', a native verb phrase is the natural choice.
- 慣習に従うかんしゅうにしたがうexpression, godan verbCovers conforming to customs, conventions or traditions — doing what established practice dictates, 'toeing the line'. Typical when talking about how visitors conform to local customs or people to social conventions.
Use 「慣習に従う」 for conforming to customs, conventions or traditions; 「コンフォーム」 is the direct English loanword but is less common, so a native verb phrase is usually the safer choice.
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