Meaning

Primary

Obedient

Alternatives

Meek, Tame

Word Type

noun, な adjective

Explanation

When you obey orders people consider you to be an obedient person.

This word is relatively formal and somewhat literary.

Reading

じゅうじゅん
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

This is a jukugo word that uses the on'yomi readings of the kanji. You should be able to read this on your own.

Context

Context Sentences

あいつは犬のように従順だ。

He's as obedient as a dog.

我を殺して従順でいる方が楽だと思いませんか?

Don't you think it's easier to restrain yourself and be submissive?

俺はいつも上司に従順な部下より、ちょっとくらい歯向かってくるやつの方がいいと思うけど。

I think it's better to have someone who stands up for themselves a bit, rather than always being obedient to the boss.

パブリアス・サイラスが、「従順な妻というものは、夫に従うことで夫を支配する。」って言ってたよ。

Publilius Syrus said "A virtuous wife commands her husband by obeying him."

Kanji Composition