あとしまつ
Atoshimatsu
Other forms: 跡始末
後始末 (Atoshimatsu) is a Japanese noun meaning “settlement (of a matter), sorting out, winding up (affairs), dealing with the aftermath”.
Meanings
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbsettlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); dealing with the aftermath
- noun, suru verb, transitive verbcleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
Examples
後始末が大変だよ。
Afterwards there will be hell to pay.
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.
Sentences from Tatoeba (CC BY 2.0 FR).