後を追う

あとをおう

Also written 跡を追う, あとを追う

Meanings

1. Expression, Godan verb to follow; to pursue; to chase; to run after
2. to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself after the death of a loved one
3. to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)

Kanji

• 後 after. Read as あと.
• 追 chase. Read as おう.

Jinuma: Japanese Dictionary · Word lists