後追い

あとおい

Also written 跡追い

Meanings

1. Noun, する verb, Intransitive trailing; chasing after
2. imitation; imitating; copying; following someone's example
3. clinginess (in babies, toddlers)

Kanji

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

Words containing 後追い

• 後追い自殺 (あとおいじさつ) following someone's example, and committing suicide
• 後追い心中 (あとおいしんじゅう) suicide immediately after the death of one's spouse or lover

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