おう

追 う

Common word

  1. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to chase, to run after, to pursue, to follow after

    • その警官は泥棒を追っていた。
      The policeman was after the thief.

  2. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

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

    • エイズ調査の分野におけるすべての変化を追い続けることはできない。
      I can't keep track of all the changes taking place in the world of AIDS research.

  3. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

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

  4. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to drive (e.g. a herd)

    • カウボーイが牛を牧草地へ追っていく。
      A cowboy is driving cattle to the pasture.

  5. Godan verb with 'u' ending, transitive verb

    to be pressed (e.g. for time)
    in passive voice

    • 今日は時間に追われていてね。
      I've been pressed for time today!