去る者は追わず

追うおう

Common Godan Transitive

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Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb perseguir;ir detrás de

English jmdict

Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to 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.

Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to 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.

Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to drive out;to get rid of;to oust;to expel

Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to 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.

Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb to be pressed (e.g. for time)

in passive voice

今日は時間に追われていてね。

I've been pressed for time today!

Other forms 逐う【おう】 (rarely used kanji form)