おう
to chase, to pursue
The road with somebody already well up it and you coming along behind. The same おう as the king, except that this time you are the one running after him. Not catching them: the state of being behind and still going: おう.
Same reading as 王 おう, king. 追いかける おいかける is the more active chasing.
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