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“chase” in Japanese

Japanese

Also追いかける (oikakeru)

Pronunciation

Romajiou

Example

子どもが犬を追います。ko do mo ga inu o o i ma su

The child chases the dog.

Illustration for 追う (chase)

How to say “chase” in Japanese

“Chase” in Japanese is 追う (ou).

Describes staying behind a person or thing while moving in the same direction, often with the aim of catching it.

Full entry for 追う: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 追う

弟は先に走る兄を追っています。otōto wa saki ni hashi ru ani o o tte i ma su

The younger brother is chasing his older brother, who is running ahead.

Tips for using 追う

  • In everyday conversation, 追う (ō) can describe trying to keep up with news or events as they develop.

Other Japanese words for “chase”

子どもが犬を追いかけます。ko do mo ga inu o o i ka ke ma su

The child chases the dog.

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