後始末

あとしまつ

settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); dealing with the aftermath

Common word Also written 跡始末

Meanings

Noun, Suru verb
settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); dealing with the aftermath
cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)

Example sentences

後始末あとしまつが大変たいへんだよ。

Afterwards there will be hell to pay.
後始末あとしまつは自分じぶんでします。

I'll clean up this mess myself.
出でかける前まえに火ひの後始末あとしまつをしなさい。

Be sure to put out the fire before you leave.