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追いかける
oikakeru
Description
「追いかける」は、前にいる人や物のあとを、はやく走って追う時に使います。
"追いかける" is used when quickly running after a person or thing ahead.
夢や目標をずっと求めるという意味でも使えます。
It can also mean continuously pursuing a dream or goal.
Meanings
追いかけるoikakeru
to chase; to run after someone or something
犬が猫を追いかけている。
The dog is chasing the cat.
追いかけるoikakeru
to pursue a goal, dream, or person
彼は夢を追いかけて東京に行った。
He went to Tokyo to pursue his dream.
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Notes
- Etymology
追う (to chase) + かける (to set off after), forming a compound verb meaning to run in pursuit.
- Nuance
追いかける stresses the active chasing motion, while 追う can be more abstract or general.
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