追: the kanji for chase; follow
追 is a JLPT N3 kanji that means chase; follow. Below are its readings, 2 common words and example sentences, all with audio.
Stroke order
追 is written in 9 strokes. The red stroke is the one to write next, and the dot shows where it starts.
Words by reading
追 has 2 readings in the official Jōyō Kanji Table. Below are 2 common words grouped by reading. Tap ▶ to hear each word (audio plays with a free account).
ツイ (tsui)
On reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 追加ついか · tsuika | addition |
おう (ou)
Kun reading.
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| 追うおう · ou | to chase; to pursue |
Example sentences for work and daily life
- 注文にデザートを追加しました。Chūmon ni dezāto o tsuika shimashita.I added a dessert to the order.
- 警察は容疑者を追っている。Keisatsu wa yōgisha o otte iru.The police are chasing the suspect.
- メニューに新しい料理が追加された。Menyū ni atarashii ryōri ga tsuika sareta.A new dish was added to the menu.
- 彼は夢を追い続けている。Kare wa yume o oitsuzukete iru.He keeps pursuing his dream.
- 追加の資料をお送りします。Tsuika no shiryō o osōkin shimasu.I will send you additional materials.
Questions about 追
How many strokes does 追 have?
追 is written in 9 strokes. The stroke order is shown at the top of this page.
What are the readings of 追?
The on readings are tsui (ツイ). The kun readings are ou (おう).
What JLPT level is 追?
N3. The JLPT does not publish official kanji lists, so this level is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used through 2009.
About the JLPT level
The JLPT does not publish official lists of kanji for each level. The level on this page is a guide based on the official Test Content Specifications used for the test through 2009. The JLPT states that the current N3 falls between the former Levels 2 and 3.
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Movement and actions
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Sources
- Jōyō Kanji Table (常用漢字表), Agency for Cultural Affairs, Government of Japan, 2010: readings and special readings of 追
- JLPT Frequently Asked Questions, The Japan Foundation and Japan Educational Exchanges and Services: how current levels match the former levels
- Stroke order diagrams are based on KanjiVG by Ulrich Apel, used under CC BY-SA 3.0. The diagrams on this page are shared under the same license.