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What does 追う (おう, ou) mean?

追う (おう, ou) means to chase, to pursue.

Quick facts
Readingおう
Romajiou
Part of speechgodan verb, transitive
Level (estimated, JLPT framework)N3
おう
N3 · estimated, JLPT frameworkCommonou

to chase, to pursue

  1. 1godan verb · transitive to chase; to run after; to pursue
  2. 2godan verb · transitive to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.)
  3. 3godan verb · transitive to drive out; to get rid of; to oust
  4. 4godan verb · transitive to drive (e.g. a herd)
  5. 5godan verb · transitive to be pressed (e.g. for time)

Example sentences

  • The cat ran chasing a mouse.

  • The police are chasing the culprit.

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Entries, readings and English glosses: JMdict — Electronic Dictionary Research and Development Group (EDRDG), licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. Example sentences and their translations written by GoMe.

Voice: VOICEVOX Nemo.

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