Japanese DictionaryDefinition of おう
- (v5u, vi) to come together; to merge; to unite; to meet
- to fit; to match; to suit; to agree with; to be correct
この白いコートはあなたによく合うでしょう。
This white coat will look very nice on you. - to be profitable; to be equitable
- (suf, v5u) (after the -masu stem of a verb) to do ... to each other; to do ... together
２人の女性はお互い微笑みあった。
The two ladies smiled at each other.
- (v5u, vt) to chase; to run after; to pursue
その警官は泥棒を追っていた。
The policeman was after the thief. - to follow (i.e. a set order, a trend)
エイズ調査の分野におけるすべての変化を追い続けることはできない。
I can't keep track of all the changes taking place in the world of AIDS research. - to drive out; to oust; to expel
- to drive (i.e. a herd)
- (in passive voice) to be pressed (for time, etc.)
- (v5u, vt) to bear; to carry on one's back
ぎりぎりの重荷を負ったラクダはわら１本でも積ませたら参ってしまう。
It is the last straw that breaks the camel's back. - to take responsibility for; to accept a duty
あなたはその結果に責任をおわなければならない。
You've got to answer for the outcome. - to be injured
医者は傷を負った少年を助けようと一生懸命に努力した。
The doctor tried hard to save the wounded boy. - to owe
