expression, godan verb (-ru)
trace one's memory; search one's mind; recall
Used when trying to remember something by mentally going back through memories, often with effort.
彼は記憶を辿って、昨日の出来事を思い出そうとした。
He tried to recall yesterday's events by tracing his memory.
記憶を辿っても、その人の名前が出てこない。
Even when I search my memory, that person's name doesn't come to mind.