後追い心中

あとおいしんじゅう

Also written あとおいしんぢゅう, 跡追い心中

Meanings

1. Noun suicide immediately after the death of one's spouse or lover; following one's lover (husband, wife) into death

Kanji

• 後 after. Read as あと.
• 追 chase. Read as おう.
• 心 heart. Read as シン.
• 中 middle

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