Lingaku追いかける【おいかける】
Frequency rank: 2,097. – 2,099.
- to chase; to run after; to pursuesee also 追っ掛ける
Ichidan verb; transitive verb
Generated: This meaning is used when someone or something is following another person or object with the intention of catching up to them. It can apply to both physical pursuits and metaphorical ones, such as pursuing a goal.
Generated word frames (experimental)
[Person] chases [Object]
The boy chases the ball
[Animal] chases [Prey]
The dog chases the cat
[Person] pursues [Goal]
[Police] chases [Criminal]
[Person] pursues [Emotion]
He pursues happiness
[Child] chases [Adult]
The child chases the parent
Generated related terms (experimental)
おいかける追いかける【おいかける】
To chase or run after someone or something, typically with the intent to catch or follow.
おいこす追い越す【おいこす】
To overtake or pass someone or something, often in the context of speed or movement.
さがす探す【さがす】
To search for or look for something or someone, which can imply a more general pursuit rather than physical chasing.
つかまえる捕まえる【つかまえる】
To catch or seize someone or something, often after a chase or pursuit.
にげる逃げる【にげる】
To escape or run away from someone or something, often the opposite of chasing.
つきまとう付きまとう【つきまとう】
To follow closely or stalk someone, often in an unwanted or persistent way.