How to say 'Investigation' or 'Pursuit' in Japanese | 追及

word

Meaning

Investigation, Pursuit

Reading

Kanji

追Follow 及Reach, Extend

Explanation

The Japanese noun '追及 (ついきゅう)' can mean 'pursuit' or 'investigation', depending on the context. When used to mean 'pursuit', it often refers to the act of chasing or striving towards a goal, such as in the pursuit of knowledge or justice. For example: The pursuit of happiness is important「幸福の追及は大切だ」(こうふくのついきゅうはたいせつだ). When used to mean 'investigation', it refers to the process of examining or inquiring into something thoroughly, such as in a legal or scientific context. For example: The investigation into the incident is ongoing「事件の追及は進行中だ」(じけんのついきゅうはしんこうちゅうだ). The word can also imply a sense of accountability or holding someone responsible, as in '追究 (ついきゅう)', which is a related term often used interchangeably.

Part Of Speech

noun

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Frequency

6752

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