N3643/1669
追う
rarely used kanji formgodan verbgodan verb (archaic)verb (generic)transitive verb
Reading
おう
Meanings
- to chase, to run after, to pursue, to follow after
- to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.)
- to drive out, to get rid of, to oust, to expel
- to drive (e.g. a herd)
- to be pressed (e.g. for time)
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Example sentences
警察は犯人を追った。
The police chased the criminal.
猫がネズミを追っている。
The cat is chasing a mouse.
夢を追うことをあきらめないでください。
Please don't give up on chasing your dreams.
時間に追われて、昼ご飯を食べる暇もなかった。
Pressed for time, I didn't even have a moment to eat lunch.
手順を一つ一つ追って確認することで、ミスを防ぐことができる。
By following the procedures one by one and checking each step, you can prevent mistakes.
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