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追いつく

oitsuku

Description

「追いつく」は、前を行く人やものに近づいて、同じところまで来ることです。

"追いつく" means to catch up to a person or thing ahead and reach the same place.

勉強や仕事でおくれている時、みんなと同じレベルになる意味でも使います。

It is also used to mean reaching the same level as others when you are behind in study or work.

Meanings

追いつくoitsuku

to catch up with, to overtake and reach

急いで走って、友達に追いついた。

I ran quickly and caught up with my friend.

追いつくoitsuku

to catch up to a level or standard

勉強がおくれたので、みんなに追いつきたい。

I fell behind in my studies, so I want to catch up with everyone.

Related words

追う追い越す間に合う遅れる近づく

Notes

  • Etymology

    追う (to chase) + つく (to reach/attach), so "chase and arrive at".

  • Nuance

    takes に for the target; 追い越す means to pass beyond, not just reach.

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