Word details
たどる
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word たどる.
Dictionary
Entry
1
to follow (a road, path, etc.); to trace
Examples
森の中の小道を辿っていくのは楽しいことだ。
It's fun to follow the path through the woods.
2
to follow (a clue, scent, tracks, plot, etc.); to trace (a route, history, family tree, etc.); to retrace (e.g. one's memory); to search; to go over
Examples
猟師は熊の足跡をたどった。
The hunter followed the bear's tracks.
3
to head towards (of a situation); to go in the direction of; to take (a course); to pursue (a path); to meet (a fate)
Examples
彼の人気は下降線をたどっている。
His popularity is falling.
Character notes
Kanji in this Word
辿
follow (road), pursue
7 strokesGrade 9
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テン
Kun
たど.るたどり
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