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 う 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