Meaning of 追う in Japanese
Japanese word definition and usage
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追う, 逐うJLPT 3
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Kana Readingおう
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Romajiō
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Word Senses
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- Parts of speech
- Godan verb with `u` ending, transitive verb
- Meaning
- to chase; to run after; to pursue
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to follow (i.e. a set order, a trend)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to drive out; to oust; to expel
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- to drive (i.e. a herd)
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- Parts of speech
- Meaning
- (in passive voice) to be pressed (for time, etc.)
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Example Sentences
追う, 逐う, おう used in context
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パックマンが、ある条件を満たすと追ってくるモンスターを逆襲して食べることができる。
Pac-Man, when a certain condition is reached, can counter attack and eat the monsters chasing him.
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Hounds hunt by their keen scent.
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Don't follow the fashion.
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裏切り者の素性を追ってみれば、その裏切り者が家族の厄介者だとわかるでしょう。
Tracing a renegade's family background, you'll find him the black sheep.
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The job filled every minute of her day.
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Their eyes pursued him.
Verb Conjugations
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