No. 1,325 in Japanese
追求
Pursuit or quest for something.
In a sentence
彼は目的の追求に専念しています。
He is focused on the pursuit of his goals.
In this sentence, '追求' (tsuikyuu) is used to describe the act of pursuing or striving for a specific objective or goal in a determined manner.
幸福の追求は人間の普遍的な欲求です。
The pursuit of happiness is a universal desire of humanity.
Here, '追求' means the effort made to achieve or obtain happiness, emphasizing it as a concept inherent to human nature.
真実を追求することは重要です。
It is important to pursue the truth.
In this usage, '追求' refers to the quest for truth, highlighting its significance in ensuring clarity and understanding.
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