JLPT N3 · Japanese kanji
追 — chase
- Reading
- ツイ・お.う
- Meaning
- chase; drive away; follow; pursue; meanwhile
- JLPT level
- N3
- Language
- Japanese
About this kanji
追 is a japanese kanji character commonly studied at the JLPT N3 level. Its primary reading is ツイ・お.う and it means chase; drive away; follow; pursue; meanwhile. To master it, see it in real Japanese content — import an article or YouTube video into InputDojo and every occurrence becomes a one-tap lookup.
追 appears in everyday japanese words such as 追及 (gaining on), 追放 (exile) and 追跡 (pursuit).
Japanese words containing 追
Frequently asked questions
What does 追 mean in Japanese?
追 means chase; drive away; follow; pursue; meanwhile in Japanese. It is one of the JLPT N3 kanji every learner meets at that level.
How is 追 read?
追 is read ツイ・お.う. Reading it inside real words — 追及 and 追放 and more — is the fastest way to remember it.
What level is 追 — is it JLPT N3?
Yes. 追 is on the official JLPT N3 kanji list, so it can appear in that exam's reading and vocabulary sections.
How do you use 追 in a word?
A common word containing 追 is 追及 (ついきゅう) — "gaining on". More examples are listed below, each with a one-tap dictionary entry.
How do I learn 追 effectively?
Read it in context. Import any Japanese article or video into InputDojo and every occurrence of 追 becomes a one-tap lookup with SRS flashcards, so you meet it in real sentences instead of a list.
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