JLPT N1 Advanced
追及
Investigating or questioning to establish responsibility or blame.
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Other forms
追及する suru verb
Noun, Suru verb
Holding Accountable / Pinning Down
This term refers to strictly questioning someone to clarify where responsibility lies or to uncover facts about a wrongdoing.
Example
野党 は 大臣 の 責任 を 厳しく 追及 した 。
The opposition party severely pressed the minister on his responsibility.
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