Meaning

Primary

To Follow

Alternative

To Chase

Word Type

transitive verb, godan verb

Explanation

This word consists of kanji with hiragana attached. Because the hiragana ends with an sound, you know this word is a verb. The kanji itself means follow so the verb version is to follow (it's also to chase, because when you follow something you are chasing it too).

Reading

おう
  • Kyoko
    (Tokyo accent, female)
  • Kenichi
    (Tokyo accent, male)

Explanation

You've learned this reading already, so you should know how to read this word!

Context

Patterns of Use

Common Word Combinations

  • カメラで追う

    to follow someone through a camera lens

    目で追う

    to follow with one's eyes

Context Sentences

女の人を追うのが下手なんですよ。

I am not good at following women.

コウイチは、いつも最新のファッショントレンドを追っている。

Koichi is always following the latest fashion trends.

どんなに大変でも、私は自分の夢を追い続けるつもりなの。

I will keep following my dreams, no matter how hard it gets.

Kanji Composition