追う

verb (godan)おう · ou

1. Englishto chase; to run after; to pursue; to follow after

   • その警官は泥棒を追っていた。The policeman was after the thief.

2. Englishto follow (a set order, a trend, etc.)

   • エイズ調査の分野におけるすべての変化を追い続けることはできない。I can't keep track of all the changes taking place in the world of AIDS research.

3. Englishto drive out; to get rid of; to oust; to expel

4. Englishto drive (e.g. a herd)

   • カウボーイが牛を牧草地へ追っていく。A cowboy is driving cattle to the pasture.

5. Englishto be pressed (e.g. for time)

   • 今日は時間に追われていてね。I've been pressed for time today!

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