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後始末

跡始末

Reading

Kana: あとしまつ
Romaji: atoshimatsu
Kana
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Definition

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settlement (of affairs); remedial measures; cleaning up afterwards

Kanji

Readings: ゴ、 コウ、 のち、 うし.ろ、 うしろ、 あと、 おく.れる
Meanings: behind, back, later
Readings: シ、 はじ.める、 -はじ.める、 はじ.まる
Meanings: commence, begin
Readings: マツ、 バツ、 すえ
Meanings: end, close, tip, powder, posterity
Readings: セキ、 あと
Meanings: tracks, mark, print, impression

Example Sentences

後始末(あとしまつ)大変(たいへん)だよ。
➥Afterwards there will be hell to pay.
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()かける(まえ)()後始末(あとしまつ)をしなさい。
➥Be sure to put out the fire before you leave.
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