NichiDict

追及

N1
ついきゅう
[tsuikyuu]
Illustration for 追及

Meanings

1.NounNoun・suruTransitive

investigation (e.g. into someone's guilt); questioning; pressing; hounding; pinning down

2.NounNoun・suruTransitive

catching up; overtaking

Examples

野党は政府の責任を厳しく追及した。

The opposition party harshly questioned the government's responsibility.

野党議員が政府の責任を厳しく追及します。

I questioned responsibility.

記者会見で厳しく追及されて、首相は謝罪した。

I was pressed hard.