追
お.う
ou
JLPT N39 strokesKanjiLevel 42 - JLPT N3
Quick answer
追 is the kanji for "Chase". A common reading is お.う (ou). You can practice writing it on this page.
Meaning
Chase
Also : Follow · Pursue · Meanwhile · Drive Away
Readings
kunお.う/ ouonつい/ tsui
kun = Japanese reading · on = Chinese reading
Practice writing
Trace the kanji stroke by stroke with a visual guide.
Memory Aid
Meaning ·
The kanji 追 represents 'CHASE'. Think of this shape as a picture representing the concept of chase.
Reading ·
On-reading: つい — remember this sound by associating it with chase. Kun-reading: お.う.
Example Sentences
バスを追いかけました。
ばすをおいかけました。
I chased after the bus.
目標を追い求めています。
もくひょうをおいもとめています。
I'm pursuing my goal.
Vocabulary using 追
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