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追う

おう

Readings

おう

Meanings

  1. 1.
    v5u, vtto chase; to run after; to pursue; to follow after
  2. 2.
    v5u, vtto follow (a set order, a trend, etc.)
  3. 3.
    v5u, vtto drive out; to get rid of; to oust; to expel
  4. 4.
    v5u, vtto drive (e.g. a herd)
  5. 5.
    v5u, vtto be pressed (e.g. for time)

Kanji breakdown

追
N49 strokesGrade 3

Example sentences

その警官は泥棒を追っていた。

The policeman was after the thief.

エイズ調査の分野におけるすべての変化を追い続けることはできない。

I can't keep track of all the changes taking place in the world of AIDS research.

カウボーイが牛を牧草地へ追っていく。

A cowboy is driving cattle to the pasture.

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追うおう

to chase; to run after; to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.); to drive out; to get rid of; to drive (e.g. a herd)

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