What does 慕う mean?
慕う is a Japanese verb meaning “to yearn to adore” in English. It can also be translated as “to follow (someone), to idolize (for virtue, learning, status, etc.)” depending on context. It is written as 慕う in kanji, したう in hiragana, and shitau in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N1 vocabulary.
Example sentence
少女は叔母をとても慕っている。
The girl is deeply attached to her aunt.