Meaning and Usage
"追跡" (ついせき) means "pursuit" or "tracking" and is often used in contexts involving following or monitoring someone or something closely. It can refer to physical pursuit, such as police chasing a suspect, or technological tracking, like monitoring a package with GPS.
Common Collocations
- 追跡調査 (ついせきちょうさ): pursuit investigation, used in police or research contexts.
- 追跡システム: tracking system, often used in logistics or technology.
- 追跡者 (ついせきしゃ): pursuer, someone who follows or chases.
Register and Nuance
This word is formal and often used in news reports, official documents, or technical contexts. It is less common in casual conversation unless discussing topics like crime or delivery tracking.
Usage Tips
When using 追跡, it often pairs with verbs like する (to do) or している (doing). Be careful not to confuse it with 追求 (pursuit of goals or ideals), which has a more abstract meaning. 追跡 is concrete and physical or technological in nature.