Godan verb, transitive verb

  1. to chase, to run after, to pursue, to follow after.
  2. to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.).
  3. to drive out, to get rid of, to oust, to expel.
  4. to drive (e.g. a herd).
  5. to be pressed (e.g. for time). In passive voice.

Variations

Pronunciation Kanji Kana Is Common
 
追う おう
 
逐う おう

Contained Kanji Breakdown

chase, drive away, follow
お.う ツイ おい (3rd, N3)
to store up, to pile up, pile up
タイ
katakana no radical (no. 4)
ヘツ えい よう (Kentei 1)
terraced hill
mouth
くち コウ ク (1st, N4)