後を追う

跡を追う

Reading

Kana: あとをおう

Romaji: atowoou

Definitions

exp

v5u

1

to pursue

2

to die right after a loved one; to kill oneself (because one misses or longs to be with a loved one)

3

to follow an example set by earlier generations (or one's master, etc.)

Kanji

後

Readings: ゴ、 コウ、 のち、 うし.ろ、 うしろ、 あと、 おく.れる

Meanings: behind, back, later

追

Readings: ツイ、 お.う

Meanings: chase, drive away, follow, pursue, meanwhile

跡

Readings: セキ、 あと

Meanings: tracks, mark, print, impression