追い討ち

おいうち

attacking a fleeing enemy; additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound

Common word Also written 追い打ち、追い撃ち、追いうち、追討ち、追打ち、追撃ち

Meanings

  1. Noun

    attacking a fleeing enemy
  2. additional blow to an already unfortunate situation; rubbing salt into a wound