Meanings
Readings
Common Words
to obey (an order, law, etc.); to abide by (a rule, custom, etc.); to follow; to observe; to conform to; to yield to
to follow (a person); to accompany; to go with
to go alongside (e.g. a river); to follow (e.g. a sign)
to serve (as); to engage in (work)
favourable; favorable; doing well; OK; all right
order; turn
in order; in turn; one by one
process; procedure; sequence; protocol; instruction
Common noun; Noun, used as a suffix
order; turn; sorting
ใใ ใ only; Adjectival nouns or quasi-adjectives (keiyodoshi)
obedient; docile; submissive; meek
order; sequence
procedure
obedient; submissive; docile; meek; pliant
Memory Mnemonics
Keywords
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Constituents
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Mnemonic Stories
The cult members obey by standing in a line, forming a stream of bodies, waiting for the leader to place his hands on each personโs head.
The telepathic tyrant projects a constant stream of commands that feel like a migraine in your head, leaving you no choice but to obey.
The dictator placed the dissenterโs head under a stream of water until he obeyed.
In the BDSM dungeon, the sub must obey and receive a golden stream onto their head.
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