NichiDict

追う

N3
おう
逐う
[ou]
Illustration for 追う

Meanings

1.GodanTransitive

to chase; to run after; to pursue; to follow after

2.GodanTransitive

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

3.GodanTransitive

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

4.GodanTransitive

to drive (e.g. a herd)

5.GodanTransitive

to be pressed (e.g. for time)

Examples

公園で犬が猫を追いかけて走っている。

The dog is chasing the cat.

若者は流行を追うのが好きだ。

Young people like to follow trends.

警察官が逃げる犯人を必死に追っていた

The police are pursuing the criminal.