後始末
Meanings, readings, and example sentences for the Japanese word 後始末
1
settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); dealing with the aftermath
2
cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
Examples
出かける前に火の後始末をしなさい。
Be sure to put out the fire before you leave.
Kanji in this Word
後
9 strokes
Frequency: 26
JLPT N4
Grade 2
Meanings
behind
back
later
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
ゴ
コウ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
のち
うし.ろ
うしろ
あと
おく.れる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
こし
し
しい
しり
始
8 strokes
Frequency: 244
JLPT N3
Grade 3
Meanings
commence
begin
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
シ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
はじ.める
-はじ.める
はじ.まる
Nanori
— Specialized readings used in names
もと
末
5 strokes
Frequency: 456
JLPT N2
Grade 4
Meanings
end
close
tip
powder
posterity
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
マツ
バツ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
すえ
うら
うれ
跡
13 strokes
Frequency: 953
JLPT N1
Grade 8
Meanings
tracks
mark
print
impression
Readings
On
— Chinese-derived reading, usually for compounds
セキ
Kun
— Native Japanese reading, usually for standalone words
あと
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