Japanese word

追求

Pronunciation

Romajitsuikyū

Meaning

  • nounpursuit

Example

理想を追求します。ri sō o tsui kyū shi ma su

I pursue my ideals.

Illustration for 追求 (pursuit)

More examples

研究者は新しい治療法の追求を続けています。ken kyū sha wa atara shi i chi ryō hō no tsui kyū o tsuzu ke te i ma su

Researchers continue the pursuit of new treatments.

Core concept

Expresses an active search for something valued, with attention to the effort and direction involved in reaching it.

Common phrases

  • 幸福の追求kō fuku no tsui kyū

    pursuit of happiness

  • 自由の追求ji yū no tsui kyū

    pursuit of freedom

  • 目標の追求moku hyō no tsui kyū

    pursuit of goals

Similar words

追究tsuikyū: A deep investigation of a subject to clarify its nature or truth.
探求tankyū: A search for knowledge, truth, or a better understanding of something.

Definition in Japanese

望ましいものや目標を手に入れようとして、行動や努力を続けること。nozo ma shi i mo no ya moku hyō o te ni i re yō to shi te kō dō ya do ryoku o tsuzu ke ru ko to

Word origin

追 (tsui, "chase") and 求 (kyū, "seek") form a Sino-Japanese compound whose parts together suggest seeking something by following after it.

Usage tips

  • The related word 追究 (tsuikyū) focuses on investigating a subject deeply, whereas 追求 (tsuikyū) usually focuses on striving to attain a goal or value.

Other meanings

  • seekingnoun
  • chasenoun

Opposites

Related words

  • 追求するtsuikyūsurupursueverb

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