noun
English to Japanese Dictionary

pursuit Meaning in Japanese (pursuit 英語 意味)

追求, 追跡, 活動
追求 in English:pursuit
Phonetic:ついきゅう
Quick Answer • 要約

pursuit の日本語の意味は「追求, 追跡, 活動」です。 (誰かや何かを、捕まえたり逮捕したりする意図をもって、追いかける行為。)

Definitions of Pursuit

  1. 1
    noun
    追跡

    The action of following or chasing someone or something, often with the intent to catch or apprehend.

    誰かや何かを、捕まえたり逮捕したりする意図をもって、追いかける行為。

  2. 2
    noun
    活動

    An activity that one engages in as a hobby or interest, often regularly.

    趣味や興味として、しばしば定期的に従事する活動。

  3. 3
    noun
    追求

    The act of trying to attain or accomplish a goal, objective, or state.

    目標、目的、または状態を達成しようと試みる行為。

Example Sentences

formal

“The police were in hot pursuit of the escaped convict.”

警察は脱獄囚を猛追していた。

casual

“Reading and gardening are her favorite intellectual pursuits.”

読書と園芸は彼女のお気に入りの知的活動である。

formal

“The pursuit of knowledge is a lifelong journey.”

知識の追求は生涯にわたる旅である。

Synonyms (類語)

Antonyms (対義語)

In English:

retreatsurrenderavoidanceidlenessinaction

Inflected Word Forms

infinitivepursue
past tensepursued
present participlepursuing
agent nounpursuer
adjectivepursuable

Phrases & Idiomatic Expressions

in pursuit ofcollocation

Trying to find or achieve something.

hot pursuitcollocation

Immediate and close chase of someone.

the pursuit of happinessexpression

The act of seeking joy and contentment in life.