Vocab Info

N3 Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

()to chase, to run after, to pursue, to follow (i.e. a set order, a trend), to drive out, to oust, to expel, to drive (i.e. a herd), (in passive voice) to be pressed (for time, etc.)

    Dictionary Definition

    1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

      1.

      to chase, to run after, to pursue, to follow after

    2. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

      2.

      to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.)

    3. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

      3.

      to drive out, to get rid of, to oust, to expel

    4. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

      4.

      to drive (e.g. a herd)

    5. Godan verb with 'u' ending, Transitive verb

      5.

      to be pressed (e.g. for time)

      in passive voice

    All Forms

    追う 【おう】逐う 【おう】

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    Details

    • Pitch Accent

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    Examples

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      (むすめ)(おっと)のあとを()姿(すがた)をカメラに(おさ)める。

      My daughter will follow after her husband and capture him on camera.

      • N3

      ()流行(りゅうこう)()っていたら個性(こせい)(うしな)ってしまいました。

      I lost my individuality by chasing after the trends of the world.

      • N3

      ごちゃ()ぜではなくて、(じゅん)()って説明(せつめい)してくれませんか?

      Could you explain it following the order instead of mixing things up into gobbledygook?

      • N3

      逃走(とうそう)(しゃ)()(さい)には危険(きけん)(ともな)うので、十分(じゅうぶん)()()ける必要(ひつよう)がある。

      Chasing after a fugitive involves risks, so it's important to be cautious.

      • N3

      いつになったらこの仕事(しごと)()われるような生活(せいかつ)から()()せるのだろうか…。

      I wonder when I will be able to escape from this life where I'm constantly pursued by work?

      • N2
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