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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
追善供養
ついぜんくよう
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
Anime & Manga
真の仲間じゃないと勇者のパーティーを追い出されたので、辺境でスローライフすることにしました
Banished from the Hero’s Party, I Decided to Live a Quiet Life in the Countryside
A well-known work with 追 in its Japanese title.
勇者パーティーを追放されたビーストテイマー、最強種の猫耳少女と出会う
Beast Tamer
A well-known work with 追 in its Japanese title.
一瞬で治療していたのに役立たずと追放された天才治癒師、闇ヒーラーとして楽しく生きる
The Brilliant Healer's New Life in the Shadows
A well-known work with 追 in its Japanese title.
追放された転生重騎士はゲーム知識で無双する
The Exiled Heavy Knight Knows How to Game the System
A well-known work with 追 in its Japanese title.
勇者パーティを追い出された器用貧乏
Jack-of-All-Trades, Party of None
A well-known work with 追 in its Japanese title.
Other kanji with the same meaning
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?
追 is one of the kanji most often chosen for tattoos. It means chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile. Read the full meaning and cultural background on this page first — some popular choices are deliberately dark.
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