去る者追わず
Expression
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expressions (phrases
proverb
do not chase the one who leaves
追う
Common
Godan
Transitive
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Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb
perseguir;ir detrás de
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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.
2
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.
3
Godan verb with 'u' endingtransitive verb
to drive out;to get rid of;to oust;to expel
4
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.
5
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)