追う(おう)Conjugation

JLPT N4 · Godan verb (Group 1) · Meaning: to chase / pursue

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The base form — casual speech and the stem for many grammar patterns.
追うおう
masu (polite present)
Polite present/future affirmative.
追いますおいます
masen (polite negative)
Polite present negative.
追いませんおいません
mashita (polite past)
Polite past affirmative.
追いましたおいました
masen deshita (polite past neg.)
Polite past negative.
追いませんでしたおいませんでした
te-form
The most versatile form — linking, requests, progressive and more.
追っておって
ta (plain past)
Plain past affirmative.
追ったおった
nai (plain negative)
Plain present negative.
追わないおわない
nakatta (plain past neg.)
Plain past negative.
追わなかったおわなかった
Potential
Ability or possibility — 'can do'.
追えるおえる
Passive
Passive voice — 'to be done to'.
追われるおわれる
Causative
Causative — 'to make/let someone do'.
追わせるおわせる
Volitional
Volitional — 'let's…' or intention.
追おうおおう
Imperative
Imperative — a strong command; used sparingly.
追えおえ
Prohibitive
Prohibitive — 'don't do it!'.
追うなおうな
Conditional (ba)
Hypothetical 'if' — leans written.
追えばおえば
Conditional (tara)
The most versatile everyday 'if / when'.
追ったらおったら

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