What does 追う mean?
追う is a Japanese verb meaning “to chase, to run after” in English. It can also be translated as “to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.), to drive out, to drive (e.g. a herd)” depending on context. It is written as 追う in kanji, おう in hiragana, and ou in romaji. This word is part of JLPT N3 vocabulary.
Example sentences
その警官は泥棒を追っていた。
The policeman was after the thief.
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.
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.