1To follow the example of, imitate, or model oneself on a precedent, model, or another person — typically in the pattern 〜にならう / 前例に倣って. A somewhat formal word. A different word from its homophone 習う (to learn); the kanji 倣う is often used to distinguish it, though it is also commonly written in kana.
前例にならって、今年も同じ方法で式を行うことにした。
Following precedent, we decided to hold the ceremony the same way again this year.
先輩のやり方に倣って、報告書を作成した。
I prepared the report following my senior colleague's method.
明治政府は西洋の制度に倣って新しい仕組みを導入した。
The Meiji government introduced new systems modeled on Western institutions.
子どもは親の言動にならうものだから、気をつけたい。
Children imitate their parents' words and actions, so I want to be careful.
成功した企業の戦略に倣い、自社でも改革を進めた。
Emulating the strategy of a successful company, we pushed forward reforms in our own firm.