後始末
Meanings
Noun
Suru verb
Transitive verb
1. settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); dealing with the aftermath
2. cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)
Kanji used
Pitch accent
あとしまつ
Composed of
Examples2
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.
後始末 が 大変 だ よ。
Afterwards there will be hell to pay.