追及(ついきゅう)

ついきゅう
noun
pursuit of responsibility, investigation, pressing
1. pursuit of responsibility, investigation, pressing for answers
The act of investigating or pressing someone about a matter, especially to establish responsibility or accountability. Often used in political or journalistic contexts.
責任(せきにん)追及(ついきゅう)
pursuit of responsibility
野党(やとう)が政府(せいふ)を追及(ついきゅう)した。
The opposition party pressed the government.
不正(ふせい)が発覚(はっかく)し、徹底(てってい)した追及(ついきゅう)が行(おこな)われた。
After the misconduct was revealed, a thorough investigation was conducted.

USAGE: Used as a noun or with する to form the verb 追及(ついきゅう)する (to pursue, to press). Often appears in political, journalistic, and legal contexts.

NUANCE: 追及(ついきゅう) emphasizes holding someone accountable or investigating matters to get to the truth. It has a confrontational nuance and often appears with 責任(せきにん) (responsibility).

DISTINCTION FROM HOMOPHONES:

  • 追及(ついきゅう) - pressing for accountability
  • 追求(ついきゅう) - pursuit of goals/ideals
  • 追究(ついきゅう) - investigation/research

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 責任(せきにん)追及(ついきゅう) (pursuit of responsibility)
  • 追及(ついきゅう)する (to press, to pursue)
  • 追及(ついきゅう)を受(う)ける (to be pressed/questioned)
  • 厳(きび)しく追及(ついきゅう)する (to press severely)

RELATED WORDS:

  • 追求(ついきゅう) (pursuit of goals)
  • 追究(ついきゅう) (investigation)
  • 糾弾(きゅうだん) (denunciation)
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Added 2026.1.31 20:26
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