追う
Meanings
Godan verb
Transitive verb
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) (in passive voice)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
おう
Examples34
今日
I've been pressed for time today!
その
The policeman was after the thief.
エイズ
I can't keep track of all the changes taking place in the world of AIDS research.
カウボーイ
A cowboy is driving cattle to the pasture.
私
I am up to my neck in work.
彼
He is hunted by the police.