追
Mnemonic
A frenchman dashes down a narrow path clutching your stolen baguette. You chase him at full speed, weaving through market stalls along the winding path. The frenchman glances back wide-eyed as you close the gap—he won't escape!
Additional thoughts
Picture a classic Parisian cobblestone alley. The frenchman's beret flies off mid-sprint. The stolen baguette sticking out of his coat is your motivation to keep chasing. Path + Frenchman = pursuit.Quick recall
Chase the frenchman down a path to reclaim your stolen baguette.Details
The keyword for 追 is chase. This kanji conveys the idea of pursuing, following after, or running behind someone or something in order to catch up with them. It can also extend to meanings of driving away, expelling, or supplementing something after the fact. The sense of urgency and forward motion is central to this character, whether one is chasing a person,追seeking a goal, or adding something retroactively.
- On'yomi
- つい
- Kun'yomi
- お.う