Home/Vocab Vault/追う追う追うおうto chaseN3Godan VerbFreq. #2548Meanings1to chase2to run after3to pursue4to follow after5to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.)6to drive out7to get rid of8to oust9to expel10to drive (e.g. a herd)11to be pressed (e.g. for time)ConjugationsFormJapanesePolite (ます)おいますて-formおってPast (casual)おったPast (polite)おいましたNegative (casual)おわないNegative (polite)おいませんShow all 12 formsRelated WordsSame Kanji追い込むおいこむto herd追い越すおいこすto pass (e.g. car)追っかけるおっかけるto chaseLearn MoreGrammar〜てte-form (connecting)〜ますpolite verb ending〜でしたwas (polite past)〜ができますcan do ~受身形passive (be done to)Practice 追う in JIVXReinforce this word with AI-graded sentence practice and spaced repetition.Start Practicing Free