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On'yomi
ツイ
TSUI
Kun'yomi
お.う
ou

chase · drive away · follow · pursue · meanwhile

Details

Strokes9
Frequency#411
Radicalwalk(3)

Stroke Order

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Strokes9

Cultural Context

Etymology

Composed of advance and follow. Advancing to chase.

Symbolism

Chase, pursuit, chase. Represents chasing.

Related Culture & Scenes

  • Water flowing to low ground

Words & Expressions

Four-Character Compounds

阿諛追従

あゆついしょう

excessive flattery; adulation; excessive flattery

追善供養

ついぜんくよう

memorial service; memorial service

Proverbs & Idioms

追う者は追われる

おうものはおわれる

The pursuer becomes the pursued

Those who chase others may one day be chased themselves

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 追 mean in Japanese?

追 means chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile.

How do you read 追?

On'yomi: ツイ (TSUI). Kun'yomi: お.う (ou).

How many strokes does 追 have?

追 has 9 strokes. Its radical is 辶 (walk).

Is 追 a good kanji for a tattoo?

Yes. 追 (chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile) has a clear positive meaning and no embarrassing alternate readings, making it a solid tattoo choice.

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