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    3. 追う

    追う

    追おう​

    to chase

    N3KMT3News #5+1CoreVerb, TransitiveDaily LifeAmbiguous glossKanji Vocab11 strokes

    逐う

    おう

    Verb, Transitive

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

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    猫ねこがねずみを追おっています。

    The cat is chasing the mouse.

    KMT2Animals
    夢ゆめを追おって海かい外がいへ行いきました。

    I went abroad to pursue my dream.

    KMT3Daily LifeEmotions & Psychology
    彼かれは常つねに新あたらしい技ぎ術じゅつのトレンドを追おっている。

    He is always following the trends of new technology.

    KMT3TechnologyWork & Career
    警けい察さつは逃とう走そうした犯はん人にんを追おっている。

    The police are chasing the escaped criminal.

    KMT3Daily LifePolitics & Law
    締しめ切きりに追おわれて、毎まい日にち残ざん業ぎょうしています。

    I'm pressed for time with the deadline, so I'm working overtime every day.

    KMT3Work & CareerEmotions & Psychology

    Characters that make up this word

    追
    お.う…(2)
    chase・drive away・follow・pursue・meanwhile
    Kanji
    う
    u
    Kana
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