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あとぅさち【後先】 : atusachi | define meaning

atusachi

Pronunciation: [ʔatusat͡ɕi]

Definition

Noun

Before and after; in front and behind; start and end
Order; prioritization
End result; the future (state); consequences; repercussions; ramifications

Etymology

Cognate to standard Japanese あとさき【後先】 atosaki (ibid.).

Notes

Sense #3 is often used in phrases like "think about [the consequences, the future]".

Spelling

Orthography	Form
Kanji	後先
Kana	あとぅさち
New Okinawa Moji	あ婢さち
Romanization	atusachi
Pronunciation (IPA)	[ʔatusat͡ɕi]

意味：あとさき【後先】

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Cite this entry: Read, Zachary. (2022, August 15). あとぅさち【後先】 : atusachi | define meaning. JLect: Japonic Languages and Dialects Database. Retrieved 2025, December 6, from https://www.jlect.com/entry/4512/atusachi/.