たどる

to follow (a road, path, etc.)

N1 #13,785

Meanings

also 辿る

  1. godan verb, transitive, usually in kana to follow (a road, path, etc.); to trace
  2. usually in kana to follow (a clue, scent, tracks, plot, etc.); to trace (a route, history, family tree, etc.); to retrace (e.g. one's memory); to search; to go over
  3. usually in kana to head towards (of a situation); to go in the direction of; to take (a course); to pursue (a path); to meet (a fate)

In sentences

匂においをたどってみよう。 I should follow my nose. #123004

臭においをたどってみよう。 I should follow my nose. #148153

猟師りょうしは熊くまの足跡あしあとをたどった。 The hunter followed the bear's tracks. #77902

彼あの人ひと気きは下降線かこうせんをたどっている。 His popularity is falling. #116787