追う、逐う
おう
ou
JMdict entry #1432410
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to chase; to run after; to pursue; to follow after
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.)
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to drive out; to get rid of; to oust; to expel
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to drive (e.g. a herd)
- Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to be pressed (e.g. for time)
Kanji in this word
Example sentences
彼は警察に追われている。
kare ha keisatsu ni owa re te iru 。
He is hunted by the police.
彼は何を追っているのですか。
kare ha nan wo oxtsu te iru no desu ka 。
What is he running after?
彼はいつも名声を追っている。
kare ha itsu mo meisei wo oxtsu te iru 。
He is always going after fame.
彼はいつも快楽を追っている。
kare ha itsu mo kairaku wo oxtsu te iru 。
He is always seeking pleasure.
二兎を追う者は一兎をも得ず。
ni to wo ou mono ha ichi to wo mo e zu 。
He who runs after two hares will catch neither.
当店は追ってお知らせするまで閉店いたします。
touten ha oxtsu te o shirase suru made heiten itashi masu 。
The store is closed until further notice.