1
if you run after two hares you will catch neither
Other forms
二兎を追う者は一兎をも獲ず 【にとをおうものはいっとをもえず】 (search-only kanji form)
1
to chase;to run after;to pursue;to follow after
その警官は泥棒を追っていた。
The policeman was after the thief.
2
to follow (a set order, a trend, etc.)
エイズ調査の分野におけるすべての変化を追い続けることはできない。
I can't keep track of all the changes taking place in the world of AIDS research.
3
to drive out;to get rid of;to oust;to expel
4
to drive (e.g. a herd)
カウボーイが牛を牧草地へ追っていく。
A cowboy is driving cattle to the pasture.
5
to be pressed (e.g. for time)
in passive voice
今日は時間に追われていてね。
I've been pressed for time today!
Other forms
逐う 【おう】 (rarely used kanji form)