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N3 う-verb (う), 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.)

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    1. う-verb (う), Transitive verb

      1. 1.

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

      2. 2.

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

      3. 3.

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

      4. 4.

        to drive (e.g. a herd)

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

      I will capture the sight of my daughter chasing after my husband 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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