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VocabJLPT N2

to follow

Godan VerbIntransitive Verb

Definitions

1. to follow
2. to come after

A verb meaning to rank next to, come second to, or follow after something in order or importance. It is used to indicate that something is second only to something else, often in comparisons of scale, rank, or frequency.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

Change after change to the schedule — I'm completely lost at this point!

Sentence 2

"It's just failure after failure," he said, shoulders drooping.

Sentence 3

"Success after success — honestly, it's starting to scare me," he said with a laugh.

Sentence 4

The suspension followed by the resumption of the deal left everyone in the field scrambling.

Sentence 5

It's sad seeing the shops in the neighborhood close one after another.