後始末

Meaning

1. nvs
   settlement (of a matter); sorting out; winding up (affairs); dealing with the aftermath
2. nvs
   cleaning up afterwards; tidying up (when finished)

Example sentences

• 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.

• 後始末は自分でします。

  I'll clean up this mess myself.