後始末

あとしまつ

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

noun suru-verb vt

freq #20

Example sentences

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.

後始末（あとしまつ）が大変（たいへん）だよ。

Afterwards there will be hell to pay.