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追う
ou
Description
「追う」は、前にいる人や物のあとをついていく時や、何かを手に入れようとがんばる時に使う言葉です。
"追う" is used when following someone or something ahead or when trying hard to obtain something.
「夢を追う」のように、目標に向かって進む気持ちを表すこともあります。
It can also express the feeling of moving toward a goal, as in "夢を追う" (chasing a dream).
Meanings
追うou
to chase; to run after someone or something
犬が猫を追っている。
The dog is chasing the cat.
追うou
to pursue a goal, dream, or ideal
彼は自分の夢を追っている。
He is pursuing his dream.
追うou
to follow (a story, news, or order)
事件のニュースを毎日追っている。
I follow the news of the incident every day.
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Notes
- Nuance
追う is the base verb; 追いかける stresses actively running after something in motion.
- Etymology
written with 追 (chase/pursue); often paired with を to mark what is chased.
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