expression, godan verb (-u)
chase two hares; try to do two things at once
Proverbial expression warning against pursuing two goals simultaneously and failing at both. Often cited in full as 二兎を追う者は一兎をも得ず.
See also: 二兎を追う者は一兎をも得ず
二兎を追う者は一兎をも得ず。
If you run after two hares, you will catch neither.
勉強とバイトの両立は難しい。二兎を追うことになるかもしれない。
Balancing study and a part-time job is hard. You might end up chasing two hares.