追いかける
おいかける
oikakeru
verbVocabularyExtra vocab 3 — supplementary

Quick answer

追いかける (おいかける (oikakeru)) means "to chase". The reading is おいかける (oikakeru). Audio pronunciation and kanji breakdown are below.

Meaning

to chase

Also : to pursue · to run after · to follow

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Example Sentences

子供が公園で蝶を追いかけている。

こどもがこうえんでちょうをおいかけている。

A child is chasing a butterfly in the park.

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Last updated Jul 22, 2026

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