This is the 8347th most frequent Japanese word.
従順
Obedient; submissive.
Here, 従順 is used to describe the personality of the dog, indicating its obedience and responsiveness to commands.
彼の犬は非常に従順で、指示にすぐ従います。
His dog is extremely obedient and quickly follows commands.
In this context, 従順 is applied to a person's character, indicating a disposition to follow or respect directions or opinions from others.
彼女は従順な性格で、他人の意見を尊重します。
She has a compliant personality, respecting the opinions of others.
This sentence uses 従順 to refer to a behavioral tendency that may be perceived as excessive compliance or submissiveness, suggesting a balanced perspective is necessary.