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あとおい【後追い】 : ato oi · atooi | define meaning
ato oi · atooi
Pronunciation: [atooi]
Definition
Noun
- To follow from behind; to follow suit; to follow
- To fall behind; to act too slowly
Etymology
Derived from あと【後】 ato "behind" and おい【追い】 oi "follow, chase", the nominal form of the verb おう【追う】 ou "to follow, to chase".
Spelling
| Orthography | Form |
|---|---|
| Kanji | 後追い |
| Kana | あとおい |
| Romanization | ato oi atooi |
| Pronunciation (IPA) | [atooi] |
意味：あとおい【後追い】
後追い
Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2013, May 3). あとおい【後追い】 : ato oi · atooi | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 14, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/1256/atooi-atooi/.