追いつく
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 追いつく
1
to catch up (with); to draw level; to pull even; to reach
Examples
トムに追いつくために走らなければならなかった。
I had to run to catch up with Tom.
2
to be compensated; to make up for one's losses
Kanji in this Word
追
8 strokes
Frequency: 411
JLPT N2
Grade 3
Meanings
chase
drive away
follow
pursue
meanwhile
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ツイ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
お.う
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
おい
付
5 strokes
Frequency: 322
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
adhere
attach
refer to
append
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
フ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
つ.ける
-つ.ける
-づ.ける
つ.け
つ.け-
-つ.け
-づ.け
-づけ
つ.く
-づ.く
つ.き
-つ.き
-つき
-づ.き
-づき
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
つけ
着
12 strokes
Frequency: 376
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
don
arrive
wear
counter for suits of clothing
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
チャク
ジャク
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
き.る
き.せる
つ.く
つ.ける
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